HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07301985 - X.12 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
July 30, 1985 b the following vote:
Adopted this Order on - -- - Y 9
AYES: Supervisor Powers , McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
ABSTAIN:None
RESOLUTION NO. 85/444
SUBJECT: COMMENDING THE CONTRA COSTA CHAPTER OF THE JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS
LEAGUE UPON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League
was organized in April of 1935, five years after the founding of the National
Japanese American Citizens League; and
14HEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter mainly centered its activities in the
Japanese American Communities in the Martinez and Concord area in its formative
years but'.since World War II reorganized with its membership mainly in the Richmond,
E1 Cerrito and San Pablo- area as well as East Contra Costa County; 'and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League
serves the local Japanese American community and has actively worked to achieve
equality for all Japanese Americans; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter has expanded its endeavors to attain equal
opportunities for all Asian Americans ; and
WHEREAS remedial legislation supported by the Japanese American Citizens
League has resulted in the repeal of the Asian Land Law and has enabled Japanese
Issei to become naturalized citizens ; and
WHEREAS the Japanese American Citizens League is continuing its endeavors
toward passage of redress legislation to compensate Japanese Americans who, in 1942,
were forcibly removed from their West Coast homes and who were placed in detention
camps; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter's local activities also include programs
emphasizing their cultural heritage with special .programs for the elderly Issei as
well as programs which provide scholarships for third and fourth generation Japanese
Americans; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter further serves the community by its active
Participation i.n the Richmond-Shimada Friendship. Program; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League
will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversary at a special banquet at the Mira Vista Country
Club on September 7,1985;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County that the Contra Costa Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League be
congratulated and commended for its endeavors in behalf of Japanese Americans and
Asian Americans; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does wish the Contra
Costa Chapter continued success in its efforts and fulfillment of its desire for
equality for all Americans.
I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on+ the minutes of the
-1 Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
-- ATTESTED: July 30 1985
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
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