HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10051993 - 1.24 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring October 8, )
1993, as GEORGE GORDON DAY in ) RESOL UTION NO. 93/593
Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, it was due to George Gordon's vision of a countywide, multicampus district, that
we now have today the Contra Costa County Community College District; and
WHEREAS, George Gordon is being honored at the inaugural of Emeritus College at Diablo
Valley College to represent the pioneering spirit that has characterized both Mr. Gordon's efforts
arts
to form the District and the new program designed to benefit returning students with Batchelor
Degrees; and
WHEREAS, not only did George Gordon campaign voters to pass the formation of a community
college district, but he personally negotiated the sale of the site which now houses DVC. Also,
he was appointed to the first governing board of the District, which he served for 28 years, and
helped develop the policies that shaped one of the most successful community college districts
in the state; and
WHEREAS, George Gordon's community involvement is not limited to the District. He built a
successful. law practice, is a Past Exalted Ruler of the Richmond Lodge of Elks, served as
President of the Martinez Kiwanis Club and the Contra Costa County School Boards Association,
was a member of the Board of Directors of the Martinez Chamber of Commerce, and is a
member of the Board of Trustees and Regents of St. Mary's College. Most recently, Mr. Gordon
helped organize the Diablo Valley College Foundation on which he served until his retirement;
and
WHEREAS; we are all fortunate to have benefitted from Mr. Gordon's vast contributions to
education, business, and the overall quality of life of the citizens of Contra Costa County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares October 8, 1993
as GEORGE GORDON DAY in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October S, 1993, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
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Sunne Wright McPeak
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Tom Powers 111fejWmith
Gayle Bishop Tom Torlakson, Chair
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 5th day of October, 1993.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Sunne Wright McPeak,
District IV