HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01121982 - 82/61THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALI FORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 12 ' 1982 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fahden, McPeak, Schroder, Torlakson and Powers
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SUBJECT: Max Cowsert's Retirement RESOLUTIO N NO. 82/61
Whereas, Max Cowsertr the Public Wor ks M~ntenance Supervisor in charge of
flood control maintenance retired on January 11, 1982; and
Whereas, Max started his career with Contra Costa County as a construction
inspector after retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps on October 5, 1964, and
eventually promoted to maintenance supervisor on July 1, 1973; and
Whereas, his marine style of supervision has earned him the respect of the
crew as a hard working, dedicated disciplinarian, and;
Whereas, despite his pending retirement and a personal loss in the family,
Max continued to work with vigor during the treacherous rain storm on January 4, 1982 .
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors wish Max a
happy and rewarding retirement and formally commend him for his selflessness and
acts of dedication during the January 4, 1982 storm where he put the county and its
residents above his own personal grief.
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Orig. Depi:-Public Works Dept ., Maintenance Division
cc: County Administrator
Public Works Director Maintenance Division
RESOLUTION 82/61