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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on August 20, 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Powers , Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: _ Proclamation Honoring Carmen Dragon
Today we honor the life and talent of Carmen Dragon, native of
Antioch and citizen of Contra Costa County.
Carmen Dragon, educated in Contra Costa schools, was a creative
and talented musician whose ability was recognized and encouraged
at an early age. He attended San Jose State College, became a -
musical arranger and composer in the Bay Area before moving to
Southern California where he continued his career by composing
scores for the motion picture industry. He was honored by the
industry and received national recognition in the form of several
Academy Awards.
He began conducting and was a major recording artist over a period
of thirty years that covered historical and innovative times in _ .
the entertainment industry. His charisma and talent have led him
to become a role model for aspiring composers and conductors.
He was a loving husband and father instilling in his three sons and
two daughters a love of their beginnings in this County and a
rich legacy of artistic integrity.
The Symphony of the Mountain honors Carmen Dragon by dedicating its
August 21st free concert at the Concord Pavilion to the memory of
Contra Costa County' s talented and beloved native son.
We, the members of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
join all citizens in honoring Carmen Dragon at this time.
Nancy C. i den, Chairwoman
District
Sunne wr' k, District IV T rmi -PowerY, District I
Ont
bert I. Schroder, Dis rict III Tom Tor a son, District
I hereby- certify that this is' a .true
and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
Orig. Dept.:
CC: County Administrator ATTESTED: o?CJ /
P IL I CHELOR, Clerk o the
Board' of Supervisors and
County Administrator
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puty Clerk