HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08302004 - 70-568 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the
Passing of J . Philip }
Murphy;. } RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/568
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WHEREAS this Board has been apprised of the passing of
J . Philip 'Murphy , Piedmont , California ; and
WHEREAS Mr. Murphy was renowned as a builder, civic leader ,
educational benefactor , and sportsman; and
WHEREAS well known structures such as the Martinez-Benecia<
Bridge, Richmond-San Rafael Bridge , Pacific Telephone Building in
Oakland , and the Bank of California Building in San Francisco are
outstanding physical evidence of his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS his service as Chairman of the Board of Regents of
St . Mary ' s College , his support of that institution, his tenure on
the California State College Board of Trustees, and his numerous-
civic and professional' affiliations reflect his regard for assisting
and advising his fellowmen in attaining worthy objectives ; and
WHEREAS his distinctions included designation as a Knight
of Malta by Pope Pius XII and honors conferred upon him by the
Christian Brothers ; and
WHEREAS Mr . Murphy will be long remembered by his host of
friends and associates and the countless persons who were bene-
fitted by his unusual capacity to build and respond and serve;
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 J . Philip Murphy, extends to his wife
Florence Marie and the 'other members of his family its sincere
sympathy and adjourns this official meeting' in his memory.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this Ist day of September, 1970 by the
following vote of the Board :
AYES: Supervisors J . P . Kenny , A . M . Dias ,
J . E. Moriarty , E . A. Linscheid , T. J . Coll .
NOES : None .
ABSENT: None .
RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/568