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IN THE MATTER OF HONORING THE ASSOCIATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 97/409
FILIPINO-AMERICANS OF HERCULES CELEBRATION OF
THEIR EIGHTEENTH ANNIVERARY ON AUGUST 16, 1997
WHEREAS, THE ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO -AMERICANS was organized in 1979 by members who
had moved Hercules and found it to be a dynamic community. Now as residents of that growing
community, they found a need to bond and build friendships, share a common ethnic background,
work toward common goals and objectives, get involved in community projects and participate in
political empowerment activities.
WHEREAS, THE ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO-AMERICANS became a visible supporter of, and an
active participant in, various community, educational, and cultural projects that benefit the
community. Such activities include the Hercules Annual Cultural Fair, Food and Wine Festival,
Fourth of July Celebration and beautification and environmental projects of the city.
WHEREAS, THE ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO-AMERICANS consistently recognizes the importance of
youth and has actively supported deserving youth of Filipino ancestry with scholarships to achieve
their higher educational goals.
WHEREAS, THE ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO-AMERICANS is proud to have, as their theme this year,
"THE IMPORTANCE OF FILIPINO PARTICIPATION IN THE POLITICAL ARENA" and their on going
involvement in civic affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County take
great pleasure in congratulating and commending THE ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO-AMERICANS, for
their outstanding contributions to the Community of Hercules.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 12 day of August,
1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
GAYLE B. JIM ROGERS
District H Supervisor istrict I Supervisor
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(absent)
DON ERBER MARK DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
E CANCIAMIi.i.A
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
Deputy Clerk