HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-631 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No 99/631
HONORING SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY.
WHEREAS, Saint John the Baptist Church has been a respected
community institution in West Contra Costa County for 75 years; and
WHEREAS, Saint John the Baptist Church was founded by the Italian and
Portuguese families that lived in the El Cerrito area; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, December 17, 1999 at the Galileo Club in
Richmond, Saint John the Baptist Church will be celebrating its 75'h
anniversary with a special community dinner; and
WHEREAS, this special event is being sponsored by the Italian community
of Saint John the Baptist Church, and will feature a traditional Italian
dinner; and
WHEREAS, Saint John the Baptist Church has an array of programs in
which its members may participate, including a weekly performing adult
choir, a grief group that provides support for parishioners grieving over
the death of loved ones, and a bible study group that studies scriptures
through informal discussions led by a Jesuit seminarian; and
WHEREAS, additional programs include a Children's Choir, aCatholics`
Divorced, Widowed and Separated Support Croup, Children's Religious
Education, and a Church Environmental Committee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby publicly recognize and commend Saint
John the Baptist Church for its 75 years of service to its members and the
entire West Contra Costa County community.
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD
EMBERS PRESENT ON THIS k4th Day of DecemPf r, 199
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Mark DeWauinier, District IV 4iagnclarmri Ilia, District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this
14 h Day of December, 1999
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy Clerk
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Resolution-No. 1631