HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01312003 - 99-493 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Recognizing Resolution No.99/493
Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Antioch Post#6435, in
Conjunction with the naming
Of October 1999 "Veterans
Of Foreign Wars" Month
WHEREAS,the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United states was established in September
1899;and
WHEREAS, in recognition of their 140'Anniversary,the Board of supervisors of Contra Costa
County has declared October 1999 as"Veterans of Foreign Wars"month in Contra Costa County;and
WHEREAS,the Antioch Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post#6435,was established and officers
installed on March 3, 1946 beginning with 60 members and growing throughout this time to a current
membership of 643;and
WHEREAS,the Ladies Auxiliary was also established and has grown to a current membership
of 137; and
WHEREAS,VFW Post 6435 and it's Ladies Auxiliary provide valuable service and assistance to
local veterans and their families,as well as to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Antioch Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post#6435,have donated thousands of
dollars and countless hours of public services to local programs such as the Babe Ruth Little League,
Pony League,various soccer and football athletic programs,the REACH Drug program and various
Boy Scout programs;and
WHEREAS, Post 6435 raises funds for these programs by conducting bingo games and other
fundraising programs,including the rental of VFW facilities;and
WHEREAS, in honor of the I W Anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United states organization,VFW Post#6435 will be holding a celebratory event on October
23, 1999 at the Antioch VFW Hall at 815 Fulton shipyard Road in Antioch
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County does hereby commend and extend its appreciation to VFW Post 6435,and joins Post#6435 and
their fellow veterans across America in celebrating 100 years of valuable service to our veterans as well as
their contributions to our local communities.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 28th day of September 1999.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and com!ct copy of a resolution entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed on this 28th
clay of September 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Cleric of the Board
of Supervisors and County Adminis&ator
Deputy
Introduced by.
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Resolution 99/493