HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 12061988 - 88-761 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Congratulating ) Resolution No . 88/761
John Fazel )
The Orinda Association )
Volunteer of the Year, 1988 )
WHEREAS John Fazel has been selected one of The Orinda
Association.' s Volunteers of the Year in recognition of his
long running commitments to the civic and recreational better-
ment of his community; and
WHEREAS John Fazel leaped into public service in 1981
when he was elected to The Orinda Association' s Board of
Directors ; and
WHEREAS John Fazel strode purposefully into the fledgeling
Citizens to Preserve Orinda, assisting Orinda ' s incorporation
drive with his real estate and taxation expertise , his ability
to explain complex financial matters in a clear manner and
generally lending the credibility of his name , and seeing
Orinda incorporate with a resounding "Yes" vote ; and
WHEREAS John Fazel sprang into action when the City of
Orinda set about writing a new General Plan and provided the
General Plan Committee , the Planning Commission and the City
Council with invaluable information on recreation and trails
opportunities , lending to the new city the benefits of his
unique institutional memory; and
WHEREAS John Fazel pursues a busy course of building trails
as he is currently president of the Trail Council of Orinda,
deflecting opposition and running around obstacles that would
slow a less tenacious man.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Contra Costa, California, hereby CONGRATULATES
John Fazel on his selection as The Orinda Association Volunteer
of the Year, COMMENDS his energetic efforts on behalf of the
recreational needs of the citizens of Orinda and the County,
and APPLAUDS his organized and dedicated efforts to the preserva-
tion of open spaces in Contra Costa County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board EXTENDS to John
Fazel its best wishes for many more civic and professional
successes.
Passed and adopted on December 6, 1988 , by unanimous vote
of the Board members present .
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this sixth day of December, 1988.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator.
By Deputy Clerk
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Supervi Nancy C . Fanden
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