HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 99-205 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
y -OF _ .
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALa:ORNIA -
In the Matter of Honoring George Carding) -
_ to Commemorate his 90"' Birthday" L - } - RESOLUTION NO. 99/205
9 EREAS George Carnet is known as the"Grandfather of the Trails",and
WHEREAS Mr. Cardinet has proposed aWor realized legislation that assured safety in the utilization of-trails
and in_equestrian activities to include: Cahjbmia's Riding and Hiking Trails Act, Califomia's Recreational Trails
Act, California's Horse Drugging Act, National Trails Act, DeAnzd National Historical Trail, the Pony Express
Study, -a.bili that eliminated pleasure,horses from the property tax, and one grunting liability immunity to property
owners whose'property adjoined trails;and r
WHEREAS his commitment to home and trail activities has encouraged him to found and/or affiliate himself
with the National Trails Confemme, American Hiking Association, East Bay Area Trails Council, Tahoe Kim
Trail, Mokelumne River Coast to Crest Trail,.American Trails Network,._Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride
Association, Morven Park Equestrian Institute, Heritage Trails Fund, American Horse Council, Back Country
Horsemen of California,Society of California Pioneers as well as many trail and equestrian organizations;and
WHEREAS; he`has-conducted seminars, produced documentaries, and initiated exploratory rides to educate
enthusiasts on the importance of trails and open space;and
WHEREAS he has been acknowledged by Contra-Costa County Horsemen's Association, National Trails
Council, Equestrian Trails, Inc., Morris Animal Foundation, United States Forest Service, Grand National Cow _
Palace,and the Congressional Record by the House of Representatives to name a few;and
WHEREAS with all of his activities in.things equestrian and of the land, he is also the retired candy
manufacturer of the famousbar.
"UNO"ba _ -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby
acknowledge that April 8, 1999 was George Cardinet's 90"birthday.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON May 18, 1999, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier- ,
JohnOturia ;Joe
l B. Uilkema
-Do na erber Canciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of
said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date. -
Witness my_hand and the Seal of the Board of
-- Supervisors affixed this .18&day of May, 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
_ Supervisors and County Administrator.
Deputy Clerk _
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeScauirti -, r,;r.rict IV