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In the Watter r f 1ssoCution No. 96/29
(Declaring EFe6ruary 14, 1996, as,
"George and Eannie Lawson Day"in
Contra Costa County in Cefe6ration
of their,50th 'DI)edfing Anniversary
4�1�'JItL1W", George V and rFamtie 5M. Lawson (were married in 9Vagnofia, Arkansas, on
2 ebruar) .14, 1946;
W& EAS, to this glorious union four chifdren were born. -- t-wo sorts and two daughters,
eight grandchild en.ail two great grandchifd err,•
'WJ&REAS, the Lawsons have served as foster parents for over-twenty years, providing love
artdsupport for many child err;
W-71L12EAS, both have been active members of the community. 'Fannie Lawson has been
President of the(Pittsburg Branch of the NAACTfor the past nine years,prior to holding the office of
Tice President for 12 years. She also served as representative for the 9Varch of(Dimes, as a GirfScout
troop leader, andwas a member of the City of 4'itts6urgAdvisory BoardCommittee;
WJTEE-M, George is a retired VS Steel worker of 43 years and was active in the local
union. Xe seroedas all NAACP E,ecut' Committee volunteer and has provided years of support in
the community helping the e(derfy and vofu.nteering at the community food pantries. George has been
a. Pittsburg resident for 50 years. Jfe is a member of the Eirst Baptist Church -where he sings in the
church(choir.
NOW, Tla ETO E, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County does hereby proclaim'Wednesday, Te6ruary 14, 1996, as "George and Fannie Lawson(Day"in
Contra Costa County in celebration of their 50th WeddingAnniversary.
BE.,ITT,VKD1L1R, ESOL`UU), that the Board congratulates George and Eannie Lawson
on this momentous occasion and commends them for their outstanding and dedicated service to the
comrrturtity.
PA,Mq)Gy unanimous•vote of-the Board 9t1em6ers present on this 23rdDay of Ianuary, 1996.
I here6y certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of au Order entered on the minutes of said
Board cfSupervisors on the date aforesaid
Witness my IfartdartdSeafof the
Board of Supertnsors afficed on
this 23rd Day ofJa.immy, 1996.
1ORL BATCME--LOX Cferkof
the Boarzfand ountyA ti 'strator
By: M M I
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(Deputy
Introduced by:
Supevisor7om llbdaksort, (District(Five