HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-293 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING }
JUNE 23-29 AS ) RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 293
AMATEUR RADIO WEEK )
WHEREAS, more than 2,700 County residents are licensed amateur
radio operators; and
WHEREAS, approximately 450 of these operators are members of the
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and provide
invaluable assistance to local government agencies and the general
public during major emergencies; and
WHEREAS, RACES members volunteer their time and equipment to
establish vital emergency communications links during emergencies
when traditional communications systems may be partially or totally
inoperable; and
WHEREAS, the volunteer services of amateur radio operators are also
used during non-emergency times to provide on-site communications
for major public events such as parades, walk-a-thons and bike-a-
thons; and
WHEREAS, each year the American Radio Relay League promotes an
Amateur Radio Field Day during which amateur radio clubs throughout
the United States practice setting up and operating field radio !
stations in preparation for handling an actual emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Amateur Radio Field Day, which will be held June 28-
29, 1997, also provides an opportunity for members of the public to
learn about the variety of vital services provided by amateur radio
operators.
IT IS HEREBY BY THIS BOARD RESOLVED that the week of June 23-29,
1997 is declared Amateur Radio Week in recognition of Amateur Radio
Field Day and the important public service provided by the amateur
radio operators in Contra Costa County.
I hereby certify that this is a
true and correct copy of an
action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 17, 1997
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By Deputy Clerk
Orig: Director, Office of Emergency Services
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