HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01121993 - 1.14 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Naming the )
Juvenile Hall Gymnasium the ) RESOLUTION NO. 93/19
Ray Bishop Gymnasium )
WHEREAS Ray Bishop volunteered with the Juvenile Hall
Auxiliary from 1976 until his death in 1992. He served two terms
as President and during that time, worked with the Army Corp of
Engineers on the Phillip "Phil" Denofrio Playfield project. Ray
Bishop was a gentle, kind man, whose contribution to troubled
youth, through his involvement in the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary, is
acclaimed.
WHEREAS the death of Ray Bishop in May of 1992 left all
who knew him saddened. The fact that the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary
wishes to honor his memory is, in itself, a great tribute.
WHEREAS he served as President of the Auxiliary for two
terms, he is affectionately best known for his role as "rummage
man," which is how he liked to describe himself. Therein lies his
distinctiveness, for although by all counts he was a successful
business and community leader, it was his unpretentious manner,
coupled with an unbridled enthusiasm and positive attitude, that
made him such an extraordinary individual.
WHEREAS with his dog, Sadie, seated at his side, Ray
travelled to every corner of Contra Costa County to obtain
donations for the Auxiliary. Physically strong, this friendly,
intelligent, exceptional gentleman was able to gently persuade
others to strive for excellence. Nothing was too difficult for Ray
to undertake; he refused to accept negative situations skeptics
thought were impossible to change. The tremendous energy he
possessed when dealing with youth was infectious, resulting in
great accomplishments, and the successful realization of several
projects. Through his resolve, the vacated United States Steel
Plant building was procured for interim use as the Juvenile Hall
Closet. Funds from this thrift shop continue to support the
Auxiliary' s services to youth.
WHEREAS Ray Bishop believed he had a moral obligation to
support under-privileged youth, and he lived that belief by giving
unselfishly of his time and energy, and by his generous financial
contributions.
WHEREAS in life, Ray Bishop rejected recognition; in
fact, he was embarrassed by it. But with his passing, the honors
he so richly deserved can be bestowed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of Ray Bishop' s
extraordinary dedication and generous contributions to youth, that
the gymnasium at Juvenile Hall be named the Ray Bishop Gymnasium in
his memory.
PASSED and ADOPTED BY THE BOARD on January 12, 1993.
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 January 12 , 1993
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
Comity A ' nistrator
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By_0 AAAA A., Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 93/19
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �F,
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FROM: Gerald S. Buck, County Probation Officer
1 Costa
County
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DATE: December 28, 1992
SUBJECT: Name the Juvenile Hall Gymnasium in Memory of Ray Bishop
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution naming the Juvenile Hall Gymnasium in memory of
Ray Bishop.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no negative financial impact upon the County. The
Juvenile Hall Auxiliary will purchase a bronze plaque for the
gymnasium.
BACKGROUND
Ray Bishop volunteered with the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary from 1976
until his death in 1992. He served two terms as President and
during that time worked with the Army Corp of Engineers on the
Juvenile Hall playfield project.
The death of Ray. Bishop in May of 1992 left all who knew him
saddened.
Ray Bishop was a gentle, kind man, whose contribution to troubled
youth, through his involvement in the. Juvenile Hall Auxiliary, is
acclaimed. The fact that the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary wishes to
honor his memory is, in itself, a great tribute. The tremendous
energy he possessed when dealing with youth was infectious,
resulting in great accomplishments and the successful realization
of several projects others thought were impossible. He unfailingly
practiced his belief that he had a moral obligation to support
under-privileged youth and, ,through this support, all youth were
served.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGN.ATUgE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: ATTESTED
PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY
M382 (10.'88)
Probation DepartmentContra Gerald S.Buck
County Probation Officer
Administrative Offices Costa
50 Douglas Drive,Suite 201 County
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Martinez,California 94553-8500 �
(510)313-4180
(510)313-4191 FAX e c
To: George Roemer, Director ' �,;;c� Date: 12/28/92
Justice System Programs ^gs� ;(,oUµ cP
From: Gerald S. Buck, Subject: Board Resolution
County Probation Officer Ray Bishop
Attached is a Board Order and Board Resolution we would like to
have placed on the January 12, 1993 Board of Supervisors agenda
for approval.
We plan to have a dedication ceremony sometime in February to
name the Juvenile Hall gymnasium the Ray Bishop Gymnasium in
memory of long time Juvenile Hall Auxiliary volunteer Ray Bishop.
We request that the Board Resolution be framed by the Clerk of
the Board for presentation at the dedication ceremony.
GSB:ds
Attachments
DEC 2 8 1992