HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08131985 - X.7 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF )
Proclaiming August 15, 1985)
as V-J Remembrance Day in )
California ) RESOLUTION NO. 85/485
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1941 , the United States of America was drawn
into World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; and
WHEREAS, the Pacific Theater was the site of some of the most intense
and heroic battles of this destructive conflict, including Guadalcanal ,
Midway, and Leyte Gul.f; and
WHEREAS, American servicemen from all branches of the armed forces
fought with valor and honor on foreign soil to defend our cherished
freedoms; and
WHEREAS, World War II came to a dramatic close on August 14, 1945
when Japan yielded to the Allied Forces, ending four years of fierce
fighting i.n the Pacific; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 1985, the 40th anniversary of V-J Day will
be observed, providing an opportunity. to reflect on the many brave and
noble American servicemen who preserved and protected our freedoms; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Board of. Supervisors honors Charles Leonard
a United States Marine, for his devotion -and service to his country and
commending him on his literary accomplishments for his informative history
"After the Battle - A Marine Returns to Okinawa";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County proclaims August 15, 1985 a-s V-J Remembrance Day in California
and encourages all citizens to participate in appropriate observances.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on
this _13th day of August 1985.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a .true and correct copy of a
resolution entered on the minutes of- said Board of Supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
INTRODUCE Witness my hand and .the Seal 'of the
Board of.Supervisors affixed this 13th
day of'August, 1985
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
OBERT I. SCHRODER
District III
By
Deputy Clerk
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on August 13 , 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Appointment to Alamo Lafayette
Cemetery District Board of Directors
On the recommendation of Supervisor Nancy C. Fanden, IT
IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the following action is APPROVED:
NAME ACTION TERM
Richard Johnson Appointed to Alamo Four year term to
859 Birdhaven Ct. Lafayette Cemetery expire August 13 ,
Lafayette, CA 94549 District Board of 1989
Directors
I hereby Cern f,y thaT hiss is a t7ue r^ncl f'orrc:ct cop -f
ar, action, taken and entc;<'3d can the n a utey of %Inn
Beard of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: /j
PHIL BATa;. :� ;,i?, Uerk of the Board
of Su€pe€vice,rs and County Administrator
Byx.E, , Deputy
cc: Appointee
Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District
Auditor-Controller
County Administrator