HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011992 - 1992-088 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CflN7tA C TA COUNTY, STATE OF CALF ''+TIA
IN THE MATTER OF )
THANKING and COMMENDING )
John J. Mulhall for his many years )
of EXEMPLARY service to the )
community of Pleasant Hill and to )
the citizens of Contra C sta :County3 , RESOLUTION No. 92/ 88
WHEREAS, John J Mulhall, native of New York, moved to Pleasant Hill in 1974
and immediately established himself as an avid civic leader; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mulhall courageously served his Country in the Vietnam war,
served as a Naval Reservist for '27 yearsbecoming Master 'Chief Petty officer on
Special' Boat Unit XI, Mare Island; Senior Vice Commander of the VFW Post #8063;
member of the American Legion Pleasant Hill Post 331; and
WHEREAS, John's three children, Kelly, Geraldine and John IV sparked his
interest in school activities resulting in his serving on the Committee to Save
Pleasant Hill High School in 1980 and as Chairman of the Fair Oaks Elementary
School Consolidation' Committee in 1981; and
WTMREAS, John 'Mulhall assisted in the formation of Central Contra ' Costa
Transit Authority, serving on the founding Board of Directors from 1980-1991 and
as Chairman in'` 1983, unselfishly devoting many hours to serving on various
committees; and
WHEREAS. John has contributed to numerous community activities as Council-
member for the City of Pleasant 'Hill 1978-1991, three terms as Mayor 1981, 1985
and 1989; Pleasant Hill Redevelopment Agency 1978-1991, Chairman 1978'' and 1983;
Contra >>Costa Transportation' Advisory Committee from 1984-1987; Transportation
Partnership Action Committee 1986; Joint Facilities Agency 1981-1982, Chairman in
1985;, Joint Powers Authority 1978--1991, Chairman 1978,_ 1982, 1985 and 1989;
Pleasant Hill Police Services Facility 1978-1.981; served on Contra Costa County
Mayor's' Conference in 1981,' 1985 and 1989; has been credited with,, dedicated
service in the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce; elected to the Board of
Directors in 1981, 1985 and 1989; and
WHEREAS, John has been ''recognized for his exemplary service of 2-1 years in
the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Protection District, receiving the
coveted Concord Knights of Columbus "Firefighter of the Year" Award in 1985; and
WHEREAS, other numerous' acknowledgments of John's are: "Bail `'Bearing" Award
in 1980 from Metropolitan Transportation Commission for his services of
furthering public transit in the San Francisco Bay Area; '"Mayor of the Year" in
1986 from the Citizens Action Group ,and Certificate of Commendation in 1987 from
Contra Costa County> for, his leadership while serving on the Contra Costa Trans-
portation Advisory Committee.
NOW, " E, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County `::extends ;its APPRECIATION'' in HONORING ' John J. Mulhall` for;' allhis time,,
energy and commitment given to his community of Pleasant Hill WISHES and EXTENDS"
to John' and his wife, Linda,' much happiness, ''good fortune and good health ;in all
of his future endeavors
Passed and adopted by ;,unanimous vote of the Board members present on this
25th day of February.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolu-
tion entered on the minutes of said Board of S ervisors on the date aforesaid.'
OLM
;i_m POWERS E I. St tt€R3 CY C. EN
istric't I District .;III Dist�ric I
W. NCPEAK, CHAIR ',CM TORLAKSAN
District Iv District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the 'Board
of Supervisors affixed this 25th day of
Februar 19
By °
Deputy Clerk