HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-273 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2000/273
JUNE 17, 2000 AS "DR. JOSE RIZAL DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
T' hTA AS,DR.JOSERIZAL is a national hero of the Philippines who was born in 1861 and died in 1896.Dr. Rizal
is recognized as a genius,educator,eye surgeon,entomologist,inventor,linguist,novelist,poet,playwright,sculptor,musician,
and most of all a patriot and martyr who willingly offered his life for his country. His noble act blazed the path to Philippines'
independence.
i'Y I MEAS, DR.,FUSE RI.ZAL with his writings, sought to break the chains of over three hundred years colonial rule
through peaceful means, dedicated his life to defending the rights of the Filipinos, and championing the recognition and respect
for their individual freedoms and human rights;and
N71.,RF4S, DR.JOSE RIZAL is a recognized hero being celebrated by the Filipino community this year with the
theme of"DR.RIZAL'S SPIRIT AND INSPIRATION INTO THE 21'r CENTURY." The Pinole Library and the Filipino
Community of Contra Costa County are sponsoring an event on June 17, 2000 at the Pinole Library.The Pinole Library has the
largest collection of Filipiniana materials in the United States and is home to an extensive collection of Dr. Rizal's original works;
and
WIMREAS,DR.,JOSERIZAL is a national treasure of the Philippines and the Filipino-American population of Contra
Costa County. His philosophy on social and political reforms through non-violence parallels that of Martin Luther Ming,Jr.and
Mahatma Gandhi in the quest for civil rights and fair treatment for all.
NOW, TIMAEFORF, BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby
declare June 17,2000 as:
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for his inspiration to all the citizens of Contra Costa County.
PASSED by vote of the Board of Supervisors members present on this 13th day of June, 2000.
IA7R0)l UCW BY
GAYLE BAULKEMA JOHN GI IA
District II Su or 0 District I Supervisor
DONNA OMER, CHAIR MARK, DESAULNIER
District 111r District IV Supervisor
JOE 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, County Administrator and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
B� • f�'IC�
Deputy Clerk
Resolution No. 20001273