HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02261985 - X.2 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 26 , 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder,, McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: --
ABSTAIN: _-
RESOLUTION NO. 85/100
SUBJECT:
Recognition of James Calvarese
WHEREAS, James Calvarese has served organized labor in Contra
Costa County for many years as Secretary-Treasurer of the
Culinary Workers, Local 595 in Richmond, and as Business Representative
of Local 28 ; and
WHEREAS, James Calvarese while a resident of Pleasant Hill , served
as President of the Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County
contributing to his community as well by supporting its civic activities ;
and
WHEREAS, James Calvarese, on February 7 , 1985, risked his life
to save that of a Deputy Sheriff by wresting the deputy' s gun from
a convicted felon who was trying toescape from an Alameda County
Courtroom, and who had the gun pointed at the deputy' s head; and
WHEREAS, James Calvarese used his total energies without thought
of his own safety to save the life of a fellow citizen,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County that James Calvarese be commended and honored
for his unselfish act of bravery.
I htiebycertifrthat this is a true and correct copy of _.
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of..Supervisors on the date shown.
PML-BATCHELOR, C190 the Board
of4upervisors and County Administrator
By
Deputy
cc: County Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 85/100