HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10262004 - SD3 TO: BOA" OF SUPERVISORS
Contra
FROM: Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier .
Costa
DATE: October 26,2004 County
.SUBJECT: Recognition of Blue Star Mothers and their 5b.3
photo exhibit of local men and women serving
overseas; and, designation of a tribute to those Contra Costa County military who
have died in combat in the Middle East
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOGNIZE the special contribution of our local Blue Star Mothers in supporting our
soldiers fighting abroad and in perpetuating the memory of all the men and women who
have served our Country as members of the Armed Forces.
COMMEND them for their special photo exhibit which features the faces of dozens of
local soldiers now serving abroad.
DIRECT the CAO and the General Manager of the Department of General Services to
determine an appropriate space at 651 Pine Street for a two-month display of this
collection of photos, and thereafter with the assistance of the Contra Costa County
Librarian locate this display if possible at various County library sites.
REFER.to the City County Relations Committee the suggestion of additional
presentations of this tribute throughout Contra Costa County and encourage all the cities
of our County to join us in recognizing these brave men and women of our area by
welcoming the Blue Star Mothers exhibit with a location of honor for a similar period of
time in their jurisdictions.
DIRECT the County Administrator to designate a site of honor at 651 Pine Street for a
perpetual plaque to display the names of those from Contra Costa County who have died
in the current hostilities in the service of their country.
DIRECT"the Veterans services Officer to coordinate with Blue Star Mothers of Contra
Costa to maintain the perpetual plaque.
BACKGROUND
The:Blue Star Mothers of Contra Costa offer support and encouragement to their sons and
daughters serving in the military. Their activities help to sustain morale of those serving
far away and provide comfort to the parents and families of these fighting men and
women. They have established this exhibition as way of paying tribute to those of whom
they are most proud.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOM NDATION OF BOARD COMMITTE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGN.ATLTRE
ACTION OF BOARD ON 2 2004 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X _ oTHER__X _
PLMSE SEI; AITIA= AMRSM.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X_°UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED tX''IM 2 2W4
JOAN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY �•' w a. � w_a, ,DEPUTY
ADDENDUM TO SW
OCTOBER 269 2004
On this day the Board considered directing the County Administrator and General
Services Director to designate sites at 651 Pine Street for a perpetual plaque to honor
Contra Costa County military personnel who have died in combat in the Middle East, and
at 651 Pine Street and other locations to display a photo exhibit of Contra Costa military
service personnel stationed overseas, as requested by Blue Star Mothers of Contra Costa;
and directing the Veteran's Services Officer to coordinate with Blue Star Mothers of
Contra Costa to maintain the perpetual plaque.
Supervisor DeSaulnier made the presentation in recognizing Blue Star Mothers and their
photo exhibit of local men and women serving overseas.
The Board asked for public comments and the following person spoke:
Deb Saunders,(Blue Star Morn) 1792 Elmhurst Lane, Concord;
After further discussions the Board approved following recommendations;
RECOGNIZED the special contribution of our local Blue Star Mothers in supporting
our soldiers fighting abroad and in perpetuating the memory of all the men and women
who have served our Country as members of the Armed forces;
COMMENDED the Blue Star Mothers for their special photo exhibit featuring the faces
of dozens of soldiers now serving abroad;
DIREC'T'ED the County Administrator and the General Services Director to determine
an appropriate space at 651 Pine Street for a two-month display of this collection of
photos, and thereafter,with the assistance of the Contra Costa County Librarian, locate
this display if possible at various County library sites;
REFERRED to the City County Relations Committee the suggestion of additional
presentations of this tribute throughout Contra Costa County and encourage all the cities
of our County to join us in recognizing these brave men and women of our areas by
welcoming the Blue Star Mothers exhibit with a location of honor for a similar period of
time in their jurisdiction;
AMENDED paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Board Order to read:
ASKED the County Administrator and the Veterans Director Services Officer to
coordinate with the District IV Office and Blue Star Mothers to designate a site of honor
at the Soldiers Memorial in Pleasant Hill for a perpetual plaque to display the names of
all persons from Contra Costa County who have lost their lives in either Iraq or
Afghanistan;
ASKED the County Administrator and the Veterans Services Officer to work on a
temporary display for the lobby of the Board Chambers to recognize Contra Costa
County citizens who have lost their lives in either Iraq or Afghanistan for this display to
stay in the lobby until all the soldiers come home from those two combat areas.
The vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:Supervisors Gioia,Uilkema, Greenberg, DeSaulnier and Glover
NOES: Done
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The motion passed.
#E�t�,2 SPEAK FORM
(THREE { } MINUTE LIMIT) --%
Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers` rostrum before addressing the Board.
Name: &4k AA Phone: q S --(7 V- ` o
Address: City: G
I am speaking for myself or organization: G-
CHECK ONE:
I wish to speak.on Agenda Item # Date:
My comments will be: 13 General XFor C1 Against
13 l wish to speak on the subject of:
® l do,not wish to speak but would like to leave these comments for the Board to consider:
Please see reverse for instructions and important information