HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10141986 - X.3 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending )
the Joaquin Murietta Chapter ) Resolution No. 86/606
of E. Clampus Vitus )
WHEREAS the ancient and mystical order of E. Clampus
Vitus was established in 1849 to assist the widows and
orphans of California miners; and
WHEREAS over the next one hundred and thirty-seven years
there evolved numerous chapters throughout the state of
California; and
WHEREAS to keep sacred the hallowed resting place of many
of our early Spanish settlers and pioneers, the order of E.
Clampus Vitus have donated hundreds of hours of volunteer
work; and
WHEREAS in 1981 the Joaquin Murietta Chapter of E. Clampus
Vitus offered their services for the restoration and
preservation of the historic cemeteries of Martinez; and
WHEREAS this small but dedicated group of men can be
observed twice yearly working with sweat on their brow and a
song in their hearts; and
WHEREAS they have made a major contribution to Martinez' s
historic past by cleaning the grounds and restoring grave
markers at the Martinez and St. Catherine' s cemeteries;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, California,
hereby extends congratulations and appreciation to the
Joaquin Murietta Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus for their
efforts in the restoration and preservation of our
past for future generations to come.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on October 14, 1986, by the unanimous
vote of the Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
'\ Witness by hand and the seal of the
„ Board of Supervisors affixed this
°.;.. 14th day of October, 1986
Attested: Phil Batchelor, Clerk of
The Board of Supervisors and County
Admin
istr for
By, ��- Deputy Clerk
Introduced by ;,
Supervisr Nancy C. Fanden
District II