HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-326 Board of Supervisors
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Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING )
JUNE 22-28, 1998 AS ) RESOLUTION NO. 98/326
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 Feld Day, which will be held June 27-28,
1998, also provides an opportunity for members of the public to learn
about the variety of vital services provided by amateur radio operators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of June 22-28, 1998
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.
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the B rd of Supervisors on the
date shown.
ATTESTED:
Phil BatcOor, Clerk of the Sbard of
Superv° s and County Administrator.
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Deputy Clerk
Orig: Director, OES
CC: County RACES (via) OES