HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011993 - 1993-307 I BOARD OF SUPERWSORS:::
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CAUFOaRNIA
In the matter of
Commemorating
Dean Stanley Lesher (RESOLUTION NO 931307'
WHEREAS lin Arley Lather devoted his talent,position and finances to the betterment of all of the
citizens of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS,born In Williamsport, Maryland,Mr. Lssh+er came to Contra Costa County with the purchase
of a Walnut Creek newspaper in 1947, which, through vision, perseverance and keen business sense,
became the foundation of a sinful publishing empire which embodied his unshakable philosophy of
providing local news to create a mora informed community;and
WHEREAS Dean Lothar used his financial resources, his seriousness of 'purpose and passion for
education to enhance the educational opportunities of the;people of his community through his support
of St.Mary's College,John F.Kennedy University,the College of Holy Mamas and Merced Junior College;
through scholarships;and through his persistence in creating the Cal State, Hayward satellite campus in
Concord, and
WHEREAS his lave for life and desire to leave his community a better place inspired Mr. Leather to help
renovate hospitals,bolster community non profit social service agencies,and back civic arts projects'such
as the Concord Jazz Festival, Concord Pavilion and the Regional Center for the Arts'; and
WHEREAS the business community prospered through his convic-tions and dedication toward a strong'
foundation of self--reliance,encouraging the business boom along the Highway 680 corridor and deterring
attempts to stifle economic development;and
WHEREAS Dean Leaher will be remembered as,a man who loved life; one who had a seriousness of
purpose but a vivid sense of humor; a man who set high standards but reserved the highest for himself;
a newspaperman, builder, businessman, patron of arts and education,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA'
COSTA,CALIFORNIA,RESOLVED than the passing;of patron,servant,and friend,Dean Stanley Leahar,
is COMMEMORATED for his contributions to the citizens of Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this 18th clay of May, 1983:
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of said
Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
t
Tom Torlakson, Chair
Supervisor, District V
Tord Powers , . t
Supervisor,'District I S' tor, District 11
Gayle ishop Sunne Wright McPeak
Supervisor, District III Supervisor, District IV
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this i 8th
day of May, 1993.
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Phil B41chetor, County Adrrr nistrator
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors