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IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION NO. 2000/170
THE DEDICATION OF THE PONY
EXPRESS MONUMENT TO THE CITY
OF MARTINEZ
WHEREAS, THE PONY EXPRESS has been preserved by the City of Martinez as an important
part of its heritage; and
WHEREAS, THE PONY EXPRESS, served as a picturesque means of mail delivery founded on
April 23, 1860 when the first Pony Express rider, Thomas Bedford, rode through town; and
WHEREAS, THE PONY EXPRESS station in Martinez was used as a home station-where riders
would exchange duties when riding from Sacramento to San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, THE CITY OF MARTINEZ has been selected as a site for this historically accurate
monument that tells that part of the 1860-61 Pony Express, and is being recognized for their efforts in
providing their citizens and those of Contra Costa County this part of their history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
does hereby honor and commend the
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PASSED by vote of the Board of Supervisors members present on this 181h day of April, 2000.
INTRODUCED BY:
AGA-LE B. U1fKEMA JOHN GIOIA
Dist 'ct II Supervisor District I Supervisor
DONNA GERIOL,, CHAIR DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
1117- CANCIAMILLA
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,Cempty Admini0str for and Clerk of the Board
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y Clerk
Resolution No.2000/170