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Resolution Changing Names of ;)
County Multipurpose Centers RESOLUTION NO. 71/445
for the Mentally Retarded. }
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT:
On January 7, > 1970 we appointed a committee to explore
and recommend an appropriate memorial to the Late Senator George
Miller, Jr. ; and
On July 28, 1970 Supervisor A. M. Dias, Committee Chair-
man, reported that a suitable memorial would be one which reflected
the known concern of Senator Miller for the welfare of the mentally
retarded and his activities in the field of mental, health; and the
committee recommended, therefore, that the Multipurpose Centers
for the Mentally Retarded (Hilltop in Richmond and Seal Bluff in
Concord) be renamed in his honor; and
The Board agreed and asked Supervisor Dias to arrange
appropriate ceremonies, and on June 23, 1971. a. memorial ceremony
honoring the late State Senator George Miller, Jr. was held in
the Board Chambers in the presence of his family and friends;
NOW, THEREFORE, the following name changes are made:
OFFICIALLY NAMED
FROM AND; DESIGNATED _
SEAL BLUFF CENTER located at 3020 Grant Street, GEORGE MILLER, JR.
Concord. MEMORIAL
CENTER-EAST
HILLTOP CENTER 'located at 2801 Hilltop Drive, GEORGE MILLER, JR.
Richmond. MEMORIAL
CENTER-WEST
Said centers are more particularly described in the deeds
from the State ;of California to the County of Contra Casts:, re-
corded on August 3, 1970 in Bock 6184, Official Records, at pages
495 and 498, respectively.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 13, 1.971.
RESOLUTION NO. 71/445
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Naming the County
Multipurpose Center for the Mentally RESOLUTION NUMBER 71/445-A
Retarded in Concord as the George
Miller, Jr. Memorial Center - East.
WHEREAS on January 1, 1969 the people of the County of
Contra Costa and of the State of California lost with >the death of
Senator George Miller, Jr. , one of the most able legislators ever to
serve in the California Legislature; and
WHEREAS Senator Miller was elected to the California
Assembly in 1946, served in that body for a term of two years, was
elected to the California Senate in 1948 and served in that body for
two decades without interruption of tenure by virtue of re-elections
through overwhelming endorsements of the voters of Contra Costa.
County; and
TdHERF,AS the stature of Senator Miller in the California
Senate was exemplified In his role as Chairman of the Senate Committee
on Finance for 11 years, during which time he contributed immensely
to the fiscal stability of the state; and
WHEREAS Senator Miller comprehensively represented all the
people of the State of California in a dedicated manner and was
unusually effective in obtaining passage of progressive legislation;
and
WHEREAS Senator Miller represented the interests of
Contra Costa County with zeal and intensity, as typified by his
forceful action to obtain funds for multipurpose centers for the
mentally retarded in Contra Costa County and by his tenacious fight
to protect the invaluable natural water supply of the county; and
WHEREAS Senator Miller always made time despite his demand-
ing legislative work schedules to consult with his constituents and
was widely known for his loyalty, integrity, generosity, courage
humor, eloquence, and wisdom.*
NOW, THEREFORE,, BE' IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVTSQ.F9 OF THE
COUNTY OF CO-NTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that it hereby proclaims
that it has officially designated the County Multipurpose Center for
the Mentally Retarded in Concord, as the George Miller, Jr. Memorial
Center - East and thereby commends the devotion and accomplishments
of the late Senator George Miller, Jr. to the people of his county
and his state as an outstanding example of dedicated public service.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of July, 1971 by the Board.
RESOLUTION IiMIBER 71/445-A
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Naming the County )
Multipurpose Center for the Mentally) RESOLUTION NUMBER 71A45-B
Retarded in Richmond as the George �
Miller, Jr. Memorial Center - gest.
WHEREAS on January 1, 1969 the people of the County of
Contra Costa and of the State of California lestwith the death of
Senator George, biller, Jr., one of the most able legislators ever to
serve in the California Legislature; and
WHEREAS Senator Miller was elected< to the California
Assembly In 1946, served in that body for a 'term:_ of two years, was
elected to the California Senate in 1948 and served in that body for
two decades without interruption of tenure by virtue of re-eleetiens
through overwhelming endorsements of the voters of Contra Costa
County'; and
WHEREAS the stature of Senator Miller in the California
Senate was exemplified in his role as Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Finance for 11 Years, during which time he contributed
immensely to the fiscal stability of the state; and
WHEREAS Senator Miller comprehensively represented all the
people of the State of California in a dedicated manner and was
unusually effective in obtaining passage of progressive legislation;
and
WHEREAS Senator Miller represented the interests of
Contra Costa County with zeal and Intensity,, as typified by his
forceful action to obtain funds for multipurpose centers for the
mentally retarded in Contra Costa County, and by his tenacious fight
to protect the invaluable natural water 'supply of the county; and
WHEREAS Senator Miller always made' time despite his demand-
ing legislative work schedules to consult with his constituents and
was widely known for his loyalty, integrity, generosity, courage,
humor, eloquence, and wisdom;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BQA,RD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that it hereby proclaims
that it has officially designated the County Multipurpose Center for
the Mentally Retarded in Richmond, as the George Miller, Jr. Memorial
Center - West and thereby commends the devotion and accomplishments
of the late Senator George Miller, Jr. to the people of his county
and his state as an outstanding example of dedicated public service.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of July*, 1971 by the Board.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 71/445-B