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In the Matter of Resolution No. 2001/420
RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE
OF THE DEDICATION TO THE
MEMORY OF TAYLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS, Taylor Davis had served the community of Pittsburg his whole life in numerous
capacities, including 25 years as the first African American police officer,for the Pittsburg Police
Department and nearly 12 years as a City Council member including three terms as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, these years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to the best
interests of the community as he worked constantly for the betterment of its economic, cultural and
aesthetic development; in particular, Taylor Davis was instrumental in developing the plans for the
City's new Civic Center to serve all the citizens of Pittsburg in one location; and
WHEREAS, he earned the admiration and high regard of those with whom he had come into
contact, and the affection of hisfellow public .servants and citizens of Pittsburg, who were proud to call
him 'friend"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was blessed in life with one son and one daughter,four grandchildren,
several great grandchildren and several youth oj'Pittsburg who became Amily by his love and devotion
and who received the kind of happy home life and carefid training that develops good citizens and worthy
adults; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2001 the City of Pittsburg will dedicate the Pittsburg Police
Department facility in the memory of Taylor Davis for the everlasting graduate of a gratejid community;
and
WHEREAS, this magnificent structure will cause an unquestioned impact upon, and become a
tremendous asset to the development of the community, as did Taylor Davis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County, hereby invites all citizens to attend the dedication .services recognizing a project.for which
Taylor Davis worked and in which we can all share with a great deal of pride.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 11 th day oj'September, 2001.
Su ervisor Federal D. Glover, District V
tS p ' or John Gi ' , istrict I Cl: rperson Gay.e B. Ulkema, District II
Supervisor Don a"G ber, District III Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier,District IV
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 11"'day of
September, 2001
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Introduced by:
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V By:
Deputy