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IN THE MATTER OF CELEBRATING RESOLUTION NO. 2007/82
THE INSPIRATIONAL LIFE
AND CONTRIBUTIONS
OF BEVERLY WARE
Whereas, Beverly (Bev) Ware had along history working for the betterment of people, neighborhoods, .
and communities.in West Contra Costa and throughout the state; and.
Whereas, Bev Ware lived in Richmond for decades; and
Whereas, Bev Ware ran the West County Volunteer and Emergency Services Department for Contra
Costa County from 1,989 until 2007 The Department works with community organizations,
churches, and other government agencies2_ help low,urcomez�people who have nowhere else to
turn; and
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Whereas,As Director of the Emergency Se.rvrces'Department,Bev Waxe treated,member organizations
as well as clients with dignity,.respecti and partnerslup,bel e'v'ng"irr the power of teamwork; and
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Whereas,Bev Ware•was also a dynamic manager and was,organized-,efficreniamotivating.and always
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respectful of others; and -=
Whereas, Prior to working for"the Emergency Services Department Bev Ware was°;a staff assistant for
County Supervisor Tom Powers, Dist'' -I;where she worked with constituents and community
groups, helping them navigate County governmentand representing Supervisor Powers; and
Whereas"'Bev Ware also worked for years with the Cahfornta State Office of Economic Opportunity,'
progressing-through the ranks:from a trainrrig spec>ahst to a division rnanag&dfi charge of
coordinating State and Federal trauung and assistance among more than 300 agencies serving low.
rncor ne people.,throughout the: tate,and
Whereas, Bev Ware was also a Project Director for Oakland Head Start' and
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Whereas, B'ev Ware eat-ned an MBPA degree m Human Resource Managemeizt from John T. Kennedy
Universr ;<and _ 4'
Whereas,'B.ev Ware rs watnl remembered fox the iiia ue ands °ectal ro rams shed eaheaded
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including the Ready to Work Closet;which provides"free-work clothes to low'rrcome women job
seekers, and:the Just Fox:Men's Clothes Closet,which does,the same for men Her energized
leadership strengthened:two children's programs Kamp�4 Kds and Share-A-Trip,which help
kids who otherwise,cannot attend special events, actrvlttes an summet programs;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT:RESOLVE , tha oard of Supervisors honors the dedicated life
of Beverly Ware,who has left iii bo =b not rn spirits
MARY N. PIEPHO
Chair4. C
District III Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA AGAYLE B. UILKEMA
District I Supervisor, District II Supervisor
SUSAN A. BONILLAD - FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor ---` � Off, District V Supervisor
* = I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown:
ATTESTED: February 27,2007
00 JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board.of Supervisors and County
STA 'CpU r Adminis rate r
By. Deputy
Introduced by Supen4sor Gioia, District Z