HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-078 C', 15.I
The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 2000/78
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 21,2000
AS "PRESIDENT'S DAY" IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George
Washington's birthday in 1796; and
WHEREAS, by the early 19a'century, Washington's Birthday had taken firm root in the
American experience as a bona fide national holiday; and
WHEREAS, then another revered President, Abraham Lincoln, came along with the first
formal observance in 1865; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln's Birthday did not become a federal holiday like Washington's, it
did become a legal holiday in several states; and
WHEREAS, in 1968 legislation enacted HR 15951 affecting several federal holidays
one of these being Washington's Birthday; and
WHEREAS, the observation was shifted to the third Monday in February each year
which took effect in 1971; and
WHEREAS, while the holiday in February is still officially known as Washington's
Birthday, it has become popularly known as "President's Day" honoring both Washington and
Lincoln as well as all other men who have served as President.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby recognize the third Monday in February as "President's
Day" and encourage all citizens in Contra Costa County to honor both President Washington and
Lincoln, as well as all the other men who have served as President of the United States.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 15th day of February,
2000.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 15th day of February,
2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By`� /'r7
Deputy
Introduced by:
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Resolution No. 2000/78