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IN THE MA'T'TER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 99/208
JUNE 21 THROUGH 27, 1999 AS
AMATEUR RADIO WEEK
WHEREAS, more than 2,704 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 communication 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, the Amateur Radio Field Day, which will be held June 26 through 27, 1999, also i
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 Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
hereby proclaims that the week of June 21 through 27, 1999 is 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.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 15th day of
June, 1999.
INTRODUCED BY:
AYLE B. JOHN GIOIA
District II S ervisor District I Supervisor
ABSENT
DON ERBER MARK.DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
J CANCIAMILI A, Chair
District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order
entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,county Administrator and clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
Deputy clerk