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FROM: Steven L. Bautista, County Probation OfficerCosta
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DATE: October 7, 2003
SUBJECT: Naming of Softball Field at the Orin Allen Youth County
Rehabilitation Facility "Hampton Field„
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Name the new softball field at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility "Hampton Field" in
memory of former Probation Department employee, Arnold Hampton, as recommended by the
County Probation Officer and the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The new softball field at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility will be having its grand
opening celebration on October 30, 2003. The Probation Department seeks the approval of
the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to name the field "Hampton Field" in memory of
former Probation Department employee Arnold Hampton, who passed away in 1997.
Mr. Hampton started his employment with the Probation Department in 1962 and worked most
of his career at the Boys' Ranch, finishing his career as the facility's Superintendent from 1980
until 1991. His distinguished career was marked with many achievements that improved the
Ranch program to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population of young men. His
keen interest in creating opportunities for youth to succeed, often by using athletic endeavors,
was observed by all of his staff. Mr. Hampton was also quite an accomplished fast pitch
softball competitor himself.
Per Contra Costa County Administrator's Bulletin No. 538, Section 8, we are asking the Board
of Supervisors to approve our proposal. Mr. Hampton is deceased and gave meritorious
service to the young men of this County during his Probation Department career from 1962
until 1991.
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BY
DEPUTY
September 23, 2003
Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County
651 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Re: Laming of Softball Field at Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility "Hampton
Field" in Memory of Arnold Hampton
Dear Board Members:
Before you is a Board Order requesting your approval to name the new ball field at the Grin
Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility after long-time Probation Department employee Arnold
Hampton, Mr. Hampton was a dedicated and respected member of the Probation Department
from 1962 to 1992. He spent most of his career working at the Boy's Ranch, including 11
years as the Superintendent.
Mr. Hampton worked hard to improve the programs at the Ranch to better serve its residents,
and was especially interested in creating opportunities for youth through athletic competition.
The members of the Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee urge you to approve this
Board Order to name the ball field after a truly deserving individual.
Very truly yours,
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Robert J. kachly �
Vice-Chairman
Juvenile Systems Planning Advisory Committee
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