HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01311995 - 1.7 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring February 1995 )
as AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH in ) RESOLUTION NO. 95137
Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)sponsors February
as American History Month each year to stimulate a knowledge in both young and old and a
sense of pride in our Nation's great achievements and dedication to liberty; and
WHEREAS, the backbone of this great nation of America is its history upon which all of our
accomplishments are based; and
WHEREAS, the DAR wants to stress pride in the United States of America through community
services in educational programs, essay contests, and historic tours; and
WHEREAS, through the study of American History, we are made aware of the importance of
freedom, equality, justice, and humanity; and
WHEREAS, we want to extend our commendation to the DAR for making American citizens
aware of our heritage and the benefits of being an American. It is the time for our nation to
bond together and to celebrate the liberty we are all fortunate enough to enjoy everyday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors proclaims February 1995
as AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON January 31, 1995, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
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Mark DeSaulnier
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Gayle Bishop, Chair Tom Torlakson
1 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 31st day of January, 1995.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By ` o
Deputy Clerk
Introduced.by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV