HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09102004 - 71-522 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Mager of
the Passing of } RESOLUTION NUMBER. 71/522
Mr. Howard "Chick" Reed. )
WHEREAS this Board has been apprised of the passing of
Mr. Howard "Chick" Reed, widely-known labor leader; and
WHEREAS Mr. Reed was first elected to union office nearly
half a century ago and served as business representative and
secretary-treasurer of the Centra. Costa Building and Construction
Trades Council for 32 years; and
WHEREAS Mr. Reed also served as regional vice president of
the California 'Labor Federation and was a member of its executive
board for 17 years; and
WHEREAS Mr. Reed, a native Californian and a veteran of
World War I, was an active participant in community affairs as
reflected by his service as a member of the Samuel Gompers past of
the American Legion, Oakland, and of the Richmond lodge of the Elks;
and by his service as a trustee of the Contra Costa Labor Blood Bank,
and as a member of the executive board of the Contra Costa Labor
Health and Welfare Council; and
WHEREAS Mr. Reed, while staunchly supporting the interests
of labor, was invariably able to make firm representations without
creating impasse situations with management officials and to maintain
a comprehensive view of labor needs and in relation thereto, the
overall interests of the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF CONTRA. COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that it expresses deep
regret on the passing of Mr. Howard "Chick" Reed, extends its deepest
sympathy to his family, and commends to all, his many achievements as
a labor and community leader.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of August, 1971 by the
following vote.
AYES: Supervisors A. M. Dias, J. E. Moriarty,
W. N. Boggess, E. A. Linscheid, J. P. Kenny.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 71/522