HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011968 - 68-649 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending }
Mr. Russell W. Whitney, } RESOLUTION NUMBER 68/649
Oakland Tribune Reporter. }
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WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa,
California has been advised that Mr. Russell W. Whitney, reporter for the
Oakland Tribune, will retire from newspaper service effective December 1 ,
1968; and
WHEREAS Mr. Whitney has been associated with the newspaper
business for more than half a century and has for some 20 years been
engagedin reporting Contra Costa County news for the Oakland Tribune; and
.WHEREAS Mr. Whitney during his entire tenure of service in
Contra Costa County has been held in esteem by all members of the Board of
Supervisors and other county officials and employees; and
WiEREAS Mr. Whitney has always been diligent in ascertaining
facts, impartial in Interpreting them, and proficient in writing them in
an interesting and understandable style; and
.WHEREAS he has an unusual ability to maintain good relations with
news source individuals and groups even under circumstances where his
reporting has involved criticism; and
WHEREAS it is the opinion of this Board that Mr. Whitney has
provided effective reporting and interpretations to the significant
advantage of governmental entities, public officials and the general public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THIS BOARD RESOLVED that it extends to
Mr. Russell W. Whitney its sincere thanks for his long-time service to the
County of Contra Costa, its deep appreciation for his continuous fine
reporting, and its best wishes for a long and enjoyable life in retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of September, 1968, by the
following vote of the Board:
AYES: Supervisors James P. Kenny, Thomas John Coll ,
Edmund A. Linscheid, Alfred M. Dias.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Supervisor James E. Moriarty.
.RESOLUTION NUMBER '68/649.