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IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 97/383
AUGUST 16, 1997 AS "PAINT THE STRAIT DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, THE CARQUINEZ REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER was
incorporated in August, 1995 as a public interest charity to effect habitat and species enhancement
in the communities around the Carquinez Strait; and
WHEREAS, CREEC is a volunteer organization dedicated to the betterment of the area's natural
resources through cooperative partnerships between residents, businesses, schools, agencies and
industries around the Strait; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 1997 CREEC will sponsor Scene on the Strait at the Martinez Marina, a
celebration of the beauty and uniqueness of the Carquinez Strait as seen through its painters; and
WHEREAS, 12 regional "plein air" (out-of doors) painters will paint live on location at Scene on the
Strait in the historic town of Martinez along the shoreline and exhibit their works at a show and
sale; and
WHEREAS, the participating artists continue in the tradition of California Impressionists who
painted in the early years of this century; and
WHERAS, the Scene on the Strait will benefit hand-on environmental education programs for at-risk
high school students;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County that it
proclaims the day of August 16, 1997 as "Paint the Strait Day."
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 51h Day of August,
1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
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GAYLE B. VhkEMA IrJIM ROOM
District7Sueryisor. Vistrict I Su ervisor
DONI)KA'f,ERBER MARK DESAULNIER
Distric upervisor District IV Supervisor
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District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an
Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
By v J
Deputy Clerk