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IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING THE RESOLUTION NO. 2005/614
CONTRIBUTIONS OF BARTON J. GILBERT
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS,Bait Gilbert began his career with Contra Costa County in February 1978,in the Public Works
Department as Deputy Public Works Director—Administradve Services; having come from the City
of Fresno where he worked as Transit Manager;and
WHEREAS,Bart was promoted to Chief Deputy Public Works D i'tectot in July 1984;and
WHEREAS, the General Services Department was created by the Board of Supervisors October 1, 1985;
and ......... _
WHEREAS, Bart was the Acting Director t�f:General Services frim September 1, 1985 and was appointed
Director of GeneraLSe:.`:.,., s on May:20_1986:a'
-- er a:statewide re�n�tment;and
WHEREAS, Bart has used i s strong.:..leadership skills and kn�vvledge :in the areas of organizarion,
productivity,.customer service, communication and budget;which have allowed the General Services
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Department to pxov de-high quality, responsive, cost-effective service to County Depart
nents and to
the public; and
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WHEREAS,._ Bait has :performed his work for the General.Services Dep.........
artment �.�d.the County with a
coinrnitment to irate riprofessionalism and.excellence...........
ove..............r Elie est 27Tears;and
personal integrity-- ..
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WHEREAS., Bart ;served in the U.S. Army as a member of the- �omma�dui�.Geriera�'s staff, Division
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Transportation Officer, 1"infantry Division,:V.
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ietnam an... ..c�was reIe���d... fr...o......
om.....
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ctrve:duty July 1969 in
a Iighly6ecotated career, which included the Bronze �t�Y'Pu 1p Heav etnaan-.:'Galla.ntry Cross
with Palin, AmYie, :a:on::Medal, AirMedal with OakLeaf Cluster,`�.tr.Medal, Vietnam
Setvice-Medaj. and V1e-t_'n* an..Ca pA1gn M e:daI and
WHEREAS, sei-ve,in the U-S.:.At�n`y Active Res.......
erve:wh...
ere die tetird.....as:$rigadier General
on September 25, 1998 and remained active in Veterari:Affairs including being:a.. ey supporter in the
East B'A'*y.'-.$.*'ta,:nd:::Do' :w:'n�.for hol-ne:*less veterans .....
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and their.famtl��,.:and:... ......
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WHEREAS, Bart`h'as earned the- respect and adi ariQn of ffie many people...
he"':has worked with by
providing leadership:'; thoughtful guidnce. and.imentotng and. thedenbnstrated ability to find
solutions,work.creatively and ascribe to a high level f`prafessional ethics•,-and
WHEREAS, Bart has earned the privilege of reti._�.g to pu....rsue r...Av
el and personal interests with his wife,
children and granddaughte .................
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IT IS BY THE BOARD RESOLVED""T' '14A........'T Bart Gilbert be recognized for over 27 years of service to
Contig Costa County and for the high quality of leadership exhibited during his career.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 27, 2005,by a unanimous vote of the Bold members present.
GAYLE B. U1.UX%.A_:1MA
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�\ Chair
District II Supervisor" L
C , JOHN GIOIA MARY-�c1:PIEPHO M�
District I Supervisor District III Sup
MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supenrisors an the date
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((BHN tiW1 I TEN, Clerk of the Board of Super-visors and County
M � Administ ator.
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By ��VLM ,Deputy
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