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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on August 6 . 1985 , . by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Powers , Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Norte
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION-85/388
On June 25 , 1985 , the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County commended Betsy Page for her many years of dedicated
service to the betterment of government and education; and -
Whereas , there were only four members present to sign
and all five members wish to sign the resolution; and
Good cause appearing therefore, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that Resolution No. 85/388 'is RE-ADOPTED.
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the nnlnutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCH OR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
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Orig. Dept.:
CC: County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COMM. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of
Commending Betsy Page RESOLUTION NO. 85/388
Today we commend Betsy Page for her many years of dedication to the
betterment of ;government and education. Her initiative, strength, thoroughness
and indomitable, spirit permeate her search for a more honest .and caring community.
Betsy believes that the governments in our lives should constantly
reach toward caring for the citizens. When they are not, she acts--writes,
meets, talks, , cajoles, and maybe, a time or two, threatens. She indeed "puts
her money where her mouth is."
Lafayette Forward, which she co-founded, works to locate qualified
candidates, assists in their campaigns and recognizes their work. Through the
League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, Betsy researched and "dug new ground"
in campaign finance reform and, indeed, is considered an expert on the subject.
This woman, who by no means deals with politics and government only in the
abstract, hasibeen a leader in local, county, state and national campaigns both
as a volunteer and a professional. Recently, she has been thrilled about the
possibility of computerizing her campaign strategies.
A feminist, Betsy asked after studying the 1964 Civil Rights Act, 'What
about women's rights?" Her work with the League, National Women's Political
Caucus, and the Lafayette Democratic Club strove to answer that question.
Betsy's interest in education has been just as intense and creative as
her interest in politics. Twenty years ago she dared to ask another question,
"Don't children have differing educational needs?" As head of the Springhill
Elementary School PTA, she struggled to convince educational leaders that they
should provide for students' individual requirements. Several years later she
carried her educational "light" to John F. Kennedy University, becoming assistant
to the Dean of the Liberal and Professional Arts Department and being remembered
as the constant searcher for solutions.
It is fitting that this plaque be placed in the Lafayette Community
Center in an office space she helped secure from the City of Lafayette for the
use of non-pr6fit organizations in Contra Costa County.
Wet . the members of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County,
commend Betsy Page for her dedication to her community, for her inspired
leadership to so many of her friends and associates, and for never giving up.
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--Nancy C., Fanden, Chair
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P Sunne Wright McPeak
-TRobert I. Schroder
Tom Torlakson
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of an order entered on the
minutes of said Board of Supervisors on
August 6, 1985.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
day of- 1
V
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By
L1. 71�—�puty Clerk
Originally Adopted June 25, 1985
Presented to Betsy Page June 26, 1985
Reaffirmed August,6, 1985