HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-246 C
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring May 26, 1997, 1
as HELEN GIBSON SILVIUS DAY ) RESOLU77ON NO. 971 246
in Contra Costa County in Honor of her
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WHEREAS, on May 26, 1997, long-time Concord resident, Helen Gibson Silvius, will celebrate
her 90th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Helen is the fourth and only living child of Tames Gibson,founder of the Auburn
Drug Store, and was recently honored at the 100th anniversary of the drug store; and
WHEREAS, Helen's We has been one of giving, and she continues to serve her Rebekah Lodge
as a musician, ,playing the piano for local AARP meetings; and
WHEREAS", Helen has also served the community as a PTA president, a member of the Mother
Singers, and a Girl Snout leader; and
WHEREAS,for many years, Helen was an eye screener for preschool children for the detection
of amblyopia; and
WHEREAS, as well as her many significant contributions to the community, Helen is also known
as a wonderfid mother, aunt, cook, and neighbor. _
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares May 26, 1997,
as HELEN GIBSON SILVIUS DAY in Contra Costa County and wishes her a very happy 90th
birthday.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON May 20, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
.Tim Wogers I GayJe B. VIM=
(Absent)
Donna Gerber Joe +Canciamilla
I hereby cenjo that the foregoing is a true correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the cforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors fixed this 20th day of May, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board Pf
Supervisors and County Administrator.
Byj .
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor.
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV