HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011969 - 69-589 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Passing )
of United States Senator
Everett M. Dirksen . RESOLUTION NUMBER 691589
WHEREAS the Honorable Everett M. Dirksen , United States
Senator, State of Illinois , passed away on September 7 , 1969; and
WHEREAS Senator Dirksen , whose father died when he was
seven years old , worked his way through high school , college, and
law school ; distinguished himself in the armed forces in World War
I entering the service as a private and advancing to the grade of
lieutenant; and devoted nearly four decades of his life to the
public service in the United State House of Representatives and the
United States Senate ; and
WHEREAS Senator Dirksen in his score of years of service
in the United States Senate was widely recognized as a leader and
statesmen , and adviser to both Decocratic and Republican Presidents ;
and
WHEREAS Senator Dirksen provided the strength to insure
the passage of much notable legislation inclusive of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and to guarantee approval of other vital actions
such as the ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty in 1963 ;
and
WHEREAS Senator Dirksen was a unique and unparalleled figure ,
noted for his depth of knowledge , courage , humor, eloquence, and
wisdom and whose oratory will always be an outstanding part of the
lore of the Senate of the United States of America ;
NOW,, THEREFORE , BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that it expresses deep
regret upon the passing of United States Senator Everett M. Dirksen
extends its sincere sympathy to his family, commends to all his
outstanding accomplishments as a dedicated public servant, and
adjourns this official meeting in his memory.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th day of September, 1969 by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors J . P. Kenny , A. M. Dias , T. J . Coll ,
E. A. Linscheid, J . E. Moriarty .
NOES : None .
ABSENT: None .
RESOLUTION NUMBER 691589