HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01272003 - 99-320 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra. Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No.99/320
RECOGNIZING HOWARD W. LEWIS
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FROM THE BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Howard W. Lewis is retiring from his position of Labor Relations Manager
on July 9, 1999 after twenty years of service to the Bay Area Rapid Transit District; and
WHEREAS, the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work
done by Mr. Lewis in promoting and facilitating equitable and effective labor management
relations by representing and balancing the interest of the Bay Area Transit District employees,
managers, governing bodies and customers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis is recognized by his staff and colleagues as an inspirational and
proactive leader for his many contributions in the labor relations field; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis is respected by the employees of the Bay Area Rapid Transit
District for his expertise and ability to foster and nurture in others the development of creative
and innovative ideas in promoting labor peace; and
WHEREAS, Mr.Lewis is well regarded by the community as a teacher and
neighborhood mediator bringing persons of diverse interests together to find mutually acceptable
solutions.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California,does hereby express sincere appreciation and thanks to Howard W.
Lewis on the occasion of his retirement from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District in recognition
of the loyal and dedicated service which he has contributed over a period of twenty years.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 22nd day of June,
1999.
Jo0l.6ioia,District I 1p�Gayl Uilkema,, strict II
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Donna Gerber strict III Mark DeSaulnier,District IV
Jo p ci illa, Chair,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 22nd day of June,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By. ' L'J?CAACA,
Deputy