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RESOLUTION NO. 2002/91
PROCLAMA77ON DESIGNAT7NG 2002 AS THE "YEAR OF THE ROSE"
WHEREAS,in 1986 the Rose was designated and adopted as the national floral emblem of the United States;
and
WHEREAS,the Rose has long been a source of inspiration to humankind,representing love,friendship,
beauty and peace;and
WHEREAS,the American Rose Society desires to join with all who love,honor and grow the Rose,the
World's Favorite Flower,on the occasion of the Society's 110th Anniversary;and
WHEREAS,the County of Contra Costa would like to applaud the El Cerrito Garden Club and City of El
Cerrito's efforts to build a City Rose Garden,and
WHEREAS,President George W. Bush has signed a Joint Resolution of Congress proclaiming the Year 2002
be designated as the"Year of the Rose";
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby
proclaims the Year 2002 as the "YEAR OF THE RASE,"to encourage our citizens and our community to be
involved in activities and events in celebration of the Rose,and the many contributions of roses to the quality
of life for our citizens.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
26d,Day of February, 2002
1�j AA e�dpr't,
JOHN GIOIA
Chair
District I Supervisor
' AYLE B ILKEMA DONNA BER
District H Supervisor District upervis r
MARK DeS,AULNIER FEDEkAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
26th Day of February,2002
John Sweeten:,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County
Administrator
Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia By 4,. 0 G Deputy
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