HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 99-576 IN SUPPORT OF THE CONTRA COSTA RESOLUTION NO. 99/576
COUNTY FIRST NIGHT — MARTINEZ NEW
YEARS EVE CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, FIRST NIGHT, is an internationally honored, family oriented, alcohol-free,
countywide celebration of New Year's Eve scheduled for December 31, 1999 in the downtown
and adjacent areas of Martinez; and
WHEREAS, FIRST NIGHT celebration will revive the ancient tradition of marking the New Year
with art, ritual and festivity using a present day content; and
WHEREAS, FIRST NIGHT celebrations broaden and deepen the public appreciation of the
visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year's Eve
program which offers Contra Costa County citizens a shared cultural experience that is accessible
and affordable to all; and
WHEREAS, FIRST NIGHT shall use the downtown area of Martinez as its stage by transforming
both indoor and outdoor venues into performing arenas that encourage cultural animation, public
interaction and innovation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
hereby encourages the citizens and business of the community to support and attend
PASSED by a unanimous vete of the Board of Supervisors members present on this 16th day of November 1999.
INTRODUCED BY;
GALE B. U K //JOHN GIOIA
District II Supervisor V District I Supervisor
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DONNA GERBER MAkK DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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Jo CANCIAMILLA, 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
Resolution No. 991576