HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08052008 - C.28 IN THE MATTER RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION NO. 2008/549
SENTINELS OF FREEDOM
SCHOLARSHIP KICK OFF
FOR SEVERELY WOUNDED VETERANS
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, There is a need for"donations for severely wounded veterans in Contra Costa County, to
make a significant difference in the lives of a severely injured soldiers,sailors, airmen, Marines or
Coast Guardsmen'-who have earned a place at our community table; and
WHEREAS, Sentinels of Freedom and their network serve our nation by"making sure that many of
these fine service members';have the opportunity to lead successful and productive lives; and
WHEREAS, These service members grew up in our neighborhoods, went to our schools and churches,
played on our ball fields. They are the sons and daughters of our towns and cities, and they all
have dreams of reaching their goals in spite of physical limitations; and
WHEREAS, In"these times of war and conflict, sacrificegoes beyond those".vvho`bravely give their lives
on the battlefield. Many others suffer,severe wounds and they're set ori' a new path to face
uncertain futures.
NOW, THEREFOR"E, BE IT RESOLVED That the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County,
California does hereby recognize the Sentinels of reedoIm Scholarship.,ProgramDick Off and urge
all in of the communities in Contra Costa County to serve our nation by making sure that
many of these-fine"`'service membexslave the opportunity t0:`te d successful"and productive lives.
EDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
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/ GAYLE R- ILKEMA
District II Supervisor
SUSAN A. BON LLA
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
,y4 taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
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AI-TESTED: August 5,2008
JOHN CUT-LEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County.Ad)m�inistrator
By �G[ '�� �,U � ." �l�V�L �' ,Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor Glover, District V