HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-610 In the Matter of Resolution No 99/610
HONORING MR. NORMAN LA FORCE FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Mr. Norman La Force has lived in El Cerrito, California for the past 15 years
serving on the El Cerrito City Council for the last eight of those years;and
WHEREAS, Mr. La Force has spent his time on the council articulating a vision of local
government that focuses on solving problems, meeting future needs and responding
to the desires of the EI Cerrito community;and
WHEREAS, the citizens of El Cerrito have benefited greatly from Mr. La Force's service
including:anew fire station built on time and under budget, an improved strut
cleaning and tree trimming program,an increase in after-school programs, and a
successful Pointsett Creek Restoration Project;and
WHEREAS, Mr. La Force recognized the tremendous need foryouth programs and
was successful in creating more soccer fields for El Cerrito youth;and
WHEREAS, mindful of fiscal responsibility, Mr. La Force was committed to securing a
stable funding source for the City of EI Cerrito's operating budget and
WHEREAS, Mr. La Force is well respected for his environmental leadership and vision
and most recently was successful in getting the Cerrito Creek Restoration Project
included in the March 20070 California environmental band act and
WHEREAS,as a public servant, Mr. La Force has always remained accessible to
residents and worked hard to maintain the quality of life for all El Cerrito residents with
the Ultimate goal of making `El Cerrito the best dace to live".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby recognize and honorMr. Norman La Farce for his
exceptional qualities, his outstanding activism and his dedicated service to the City of EI
Cerrito.
SEED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD
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EMBERS PRESENT ON THIS DAY OF DECEMBER, $9.
ohn Giola, District I G B. Ulik ct II
,DistriDonna Gerber, Ict III
Mark Desaulnier, District IV oe nclamilla,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 7`"Clay
of December, 1999
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by SupTrWRIMbioia,District one
Resolution No. 99/610