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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 25, 1986 , b
p y the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Resolution upon the Retirement of Anthony A. "Tony" Dehaesus ,
Director of the Community Development Department
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors received a letter dated February 12 , 1986
from Anthony A. "Tony" Dehaesus, Director of the Contra Costa County Community Devel-
opment Department, indicating that he will retire at the end of March 1986, and
WHEREAS, Tony Dehaesus , the son of Portuguese immigrant parents came to
work for Contra Costa County in 1942 as a $4.00 per day draftsman; and
WHEREAS, he exemplified the very best traits of industry, loyalty and
management skills which led to his being appointed as Director of Planning in 1968;
and
WHEREAS, during the time of 1942 to 1986 the population of this County
grew from 100,000 persons to a population of over 700,000 during which time this
County changed from a rural community of small farms to a suburban bedroom community
and then to its present status as a major employment center; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors last year recognized the knowledge and
contribution of Tony Dehaesus by app6jhti6g him to be the first individual to head
the newly created Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors congratulates Tony Dehaesus for both his
commitment to this County and his unique contribution to its prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors reluctantly acknowledges Tony Dehaesus '
retirement and joins with his countless friends and associates in thanking him for
a job well done and wishing him and. his family the very best in his well deserved
retirement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County does hereby acknowledge the retirement of Anthony A, "Tony" Dehaesus at the
end of March 1986; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors appoints Harvev-Bragdon,
the current Deputy Community Development Director as Acting Director of Community
Development effective April. 1 , 1986; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors requests the County
Administrator to work with the many friends and well-wish.ers in and outside of
government in setting up a privately sponsored event to honor Tony Dehaesus '` contri-
butions to our community.
I hereby certify that 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.
Orig. Dept.: ATTESTED:\=Z1ZWA—,�'.4 Aff�
CC: Community Development .
PHIL BATCHELOR, Cfdrk of the Board
County Administrator of Supervisors and County Administrator
By , Deputy