HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11271984 - T.4 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending )
the Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO . 84/687
Sheriff's Posse )
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse was
formed in 1935 by Sheriff John A . Miller as a living testimonial
to the remaining western color and heritage of California; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse has
participated as an equestrian unit at no cost or expense to any
branch of government; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse travels
throughout this state and elsewhere as a goodwill ambassador for
Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS the members of the Contra Costa County
Sheriff' s Posse devote countless hours of their own time and
expenses to participate as a Posse in parades , patrol and other-
wise assisting the Sheriff of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse has
consistently returned with numerous awards , commendations and
citations; and
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors is desirous of
recognizing and paying tribute to the dedication , time and energy
devoted by the members of the Posse and to commend them for their
hard work and effort;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Contra Costa County HONORS and COMMENDS the work,
reputation and history of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse
and its members for their dedication and devotion to the high
ideals and standards for which this County is known; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that November 27, 1984 , and
thereafter the last Tuesday of November , shall be known as Contra
Costa Sheriff's Posse Day in Contra Costa County, which shall
stand to commemorate the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Posse , its
members and their horses in recognition of their fine equestrian
unit .
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on November 27, 1984
by unanimous vote of the Board members present .
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid .
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
27th day of November , 1984.
PHIL BATCHELOR , Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: Z!E�,L, Deputy Clerk
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cc: Sheriff-Coroner
County Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 84/687