HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02271990 - 1.45 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CON'T'RA COSTA COUNTY
INTHE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO. 90/114
commending Frank Ballesteros for
his contribution to the youth of
East County in introducing them
to the Performing Arts
WHEREAS,Frank Ballesteros'fascination with the theatre led him to
become a member of the San Francisco Actor's Workshop; and
Frank founded the Antioch Storyland Theatre for children ages
7 years old and up in 1968 at the suggestion of his mother-in-law, Mary E. Ferguson; and
Frank has acted as Director,Set Designer,Lighting Designer,
Financial officer, and has handled the total production duties for most of the plays he has
produced; and
Frank has produced plays for Antioch Storyland Theatre under
the auspices of the Antioch Leisure Services Department as well as acting as an
independent producer; and
WHEREAS,Frank also developed the Resurrection Theatre and has
produced plays under the auspices of Holy Rosary Parish in Antioch; and
WHEREAS,Frank has cast each child who has tried out for each play,
thereby providing thousands of children with the opportunity to participate and experience
the performing arts; and
said participation has enhanced the self-confidence of each and
every participant, as well as instilled pride in the heart of every participant's parents; and
Frank and his various casts of performers have contributed to
the community by scheduling performances at Juvenile Hall and Boys Ranch; and
Frank has had the heartfelt cooperation and support of his wife,
Patsy, and two sons, Joseph and John, as well as his employer, the U. S.Post Office; and
WHEREAS,Frank has provided a positive, creative and exciting learning
experience for every child and parent ever involved in his theatre productions - one they will
remember and cherish throughout their lives;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA,does hereby
commend Frank Ballesteros for his contribution to the youth of East County in introducing
them to the Performing Arts and promoting their self-esteem through performances for the
community.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 27th day
of February, 1990.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and coi ect copy of an order
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
27th day of February, 1990.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supe 'sors d Coun dministrator
By:
puty
Introduced by:
Tom Torlakson
Supervisor, District V