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FROM: Gary VillalbaContra
County Veteran Service Officer CI)sta
DATE: October 23, 1990 I
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SUBJECT' VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1990
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RESOLUTION NO. 90/690
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
WHEREAS, on November 11, 1990, Americans pause to express
respect and gratitude to . all of the men and women,�� who have `
served our nation as members of the United States Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, Americans of every race, creed, . religion and sex
have served this great nation during war and peace, and
veterans prove that people from diverse backgrounds can
unite for common purpose and cause; and
WHEREAS, on Veterans Day, we contemplate the high price of
preserving our freedom, democracy and justice by paying
tribute and honor to over one million Americans who gave
their lives in service and to our disabled veterans and
POW/MIA's; and
WHEREAS, Veterans Day had its beginnings with Armistice Day,
November 11, 1918, marking the end of hostilities in World
War I and was a day dedicated to peace; and
WHEREAS, on Veterans Day, communities and civic and veteran
organizations celebrate with ceremonies and patriotic
activities to commemorate the sacrifice and service of our
veterans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF. SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY does hereby urge all county residents,
on this day, November 11 , 1990, to commemorate the valor and
commitment of the men and women who served in the ;Armed
Forces of America; and to salute our current active duty
military personnel serving at home and around the world,
especially in "Operation Desert Shield" in the Middle East,
for keeping the peace and defending liberty.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES. SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER ,I
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SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 23, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT11THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES. AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THEIDATE SHOWN.
CC: County Administrator ATTESTED October 2,31 1990
County Veteran Service Officer
PHIL BATCHELOR,- CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERV ORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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