HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08302004 - 70-600 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Expressing }
Appreciation to the }
American Smelting and } RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/600
Refining Company .
WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Board of
Supervisors that American Smelting and Refining Company intends ,
for a variety of reasons , to phase out its lead smelting operation
at Selby, California ; and
WHEREAS the Selby Smelter , in operation since 1885 , is
an industrial pioneer of Contra Costa County and the State of
California with antecedants in the metal processing industry dating
back to 1850 ; and
WHEREAS hundreds of millions of dollars worth of gold and
other metals from the mines of the west have passed through the
Selby plant during its 85 years of existence , producing tens of
millions of wealth for Contra Costa County and providing employment
for thousands of persons in five generations , making Selby a by-
word in California , and
WHEREAS this contribution to the economy of Contra Costa
County and California has been of incalculable value; and
WHEREAS the loss of this valuable industry is to be
regretted by the county and the districts to which American
Smelting and Refining Company has contributed so marry millions in
taxes ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors speaks for the citizenry of Contra Costa County in
extending thanks to American Smelting and Refining Company for its
contribution to the economy of the state and county and in express-
ing regret at the adverse turn in economic conditions which have
resulted in the company ' s decision to close this historic facility .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the management of Selby Refinery and to the
President of American Smelting and Refining Company in New York
City .
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 22 , 1970 by the follow-
ing vote of the Board :
AYES Supervisors J . P. Kenny, A . M . Dias ,
J . E . Moriarty , E. A . Linscheid , T . J . Coli .
NOES : None.
ABSENT: None .
RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/600