HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06172014 - PR.1 (2)RECOMMENDATION(S):
PRESENT Ceremonial Resolution No. 2014/190, as adopted on June 3, 2014 (item C.41), to Lois Boyle in honor of
her 40 years of service on the Richmond Museum Association Board, including 30 years as President, as
recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Lois Boyle became a member of the Richmond Museum Association in 1973 and served as its president 30 years
until 2013. Ms. Boyle led the museum with enthusiasm, dedication and energy. She was instrumental in the museum's
critical alliance with the Rosie the Riveter WWII Homefront National Historical Park, including securing the
historical USS Red Oak Victory Ship in 1997 for the Richmond Museum Association, now a floating museum and
unique gathering spot. The Red Oak Victory Ship is the last afloat of the 747 ships built in Richmond's WWII
shipyards, and a historical gem for the community, county, and region. Ms. Boyle worked patiently and dilligently
for years to win support and funding for the Red Oak project, turning skeptics to supporters.
Lois Boyle's earned a degree in Planning and Public
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/17/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: James Lyons,
510-231-8692
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.
ATTESTED: June 17, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
PR.1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Date:June 17, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Presentation Honoring Lois Boyle
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Administration from the University of San Francisco while raising five kids and working as Supervisor of Parks and
Recreation and Assistant Director of Community Services for the City of El Cerrito. Her civic contributions are many
including serving as President of the Richmond Symphony, and one of the founding members of the East Bay Center
for the Performing Arts. After 10 years as a board member and 30 years as President of the Richmond Museum
Association Lois Boyle has retired from active leadership, though she promises to serve as a consulting friend.
The Board would like to thank Ms. Boyle for her decades of devoted service to preserving and sharing the history of
Richmond, California, and congratulate her on her retirement.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.