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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09271994 - 1.19 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of Proclaiming ) the Month of October, 1994 ) RESOLUTION NO. 94/490 FAMILY HISTORY MONTH ) WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society and other genealogical and historical societies in Contra Costa County are promoting the study of family history and the use of sound techniques in genealogical research; and WHEREAS the members are working to collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical information on the early citizens of the County of Contra Costa through use of its public records as well as the records of its churches, businesses , and families ; and WHEREAS the history of a community, county, state and nation can best be told through the lives of its citizens ; and WHEREAS people of all ages should be encouraged to gather family stories, customs and traditions, and study family history as an academic discipline and appreciate the richness of the lives of our ancestors and the importance of the individual within the fabric of American history; and WHEREAS the citizens of Contra Costa County, the Board of Supervisors, and County Departments have long recognized the importance of studying, and preserving the history of Contra Costa County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does acknowledge the efforts of the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society and support its activities, and does hereby proclaim the month of October, 1994 as FAMILY HISTORY MONTH. PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 27 , 1994 by a unanimous vote of the Board Members present. OM POWERS, CHAIR, DISTRICT 1 JEFF -SkIfik, . TRICT 2 MARK DeSAULNIER, DISTRICT 4 T- GAYLt BISHOP, DIST ICT 3 TOM TORLAKSON, DISTRICT 5 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an action entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator BY: lvg �QdA , Deputy Clerk