HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08042003 - 70-338 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Passing }
of Mr. Joseph Robrecht, Jr. RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/338
WHEREAS this Board has been appriaed of the passing of
Mr. Joseph Robrecht, Jr. on June 7, 1970; and
WHEREAS Mr. Robrecht, a graduate of Alhambra High School
and the University of California, entered the employ of
Contra Costa County in 1948 in the capacity of Field Probation
Officer and advanced, progressively to the position of Senior
Probation Supervisor in charge of all adult probation service;
and
WHEREAS Mr. Robrecht over the years was responsible for
the counseling and supervision of thousandsof persons in trouble
and with firmness tempered with compassion directed an untold
number ofthem back to acceptable roles in society and to favor
with their families and their communities ; and
WHEREAS Mr. Robrecht served with distinction in the
United States Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict
and later rendered valuable service as a reserve officer until
his retirement with the rank of Commander; and
WHEREAS Mr. Robrecht was active in his church and
community affairs being a member and leader in organizations
such as the Martinez Ledge Number 41, F. & A. M. , American Field
Service, Governing Board of the Camp Fire Girls , and the Central
County' University of California Alumni. Group;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that it expresses
deep regret upon the passing of Mr. Joseph Robreoht, Jr. , extends
to his wife Barbara and the ether members of his family its
sincere sympathy, hopes that their grief may be allayed by the
knowledge that he left for those who follow him an outstanding
record of public and community service, and closes this official
meeting in his memory.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9th day of June, 1970, by the
following vote of the Board:
AYES: Supervisors J. P. Kenny, A. M. Dias,
J. E. Moriarty, E. A. L ,nstheid,
T. J. Coll.
NOES: Dona.
ABSENT: None.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/338