HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-280 Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING ) RESOLUTION NO.2000/280
THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF )
HENRY L. CLARKE ON HIS RETIREMENT)
WHEREAS,Henry L. Clarke has dedicated more than 40 years to the service,
representation and organizing of public employees in the labor movement,beginning in
New York City with teachers and corning to Contra Costa County in 1962; and
WHEREAS,Henry L. Clarke has established a reputation for integrity,honesty,tenacity,
unwavering courage and strength; and
WHEREAS,Henry L. Clarke has enjoyed the respect of fellow unionists,political
leaders,management/administrative staff, and community leaders; and
WHEREAS,Henry L. Clarke has had a knack for a blistering, yet eloquent and heartfelt,
speaking style when representing the issues of the membership of Local One; and
WHEREAS,Henry L. Clarke has developed and maintained a strong and effective
independent labor organization; and
WHEREAS, in his representation of public employees;Henry L. Clarke has emphasized
the services provided to the community by public employees and has enhanced the
public's appreciation for the commitment and dedication shown by employees in the
public sector; and
WHEREAS, Henry L. Clarke's advocacy for working people has made an indelible
mark on labor relations,political action and public service in Contra Costa County and on
every County Supervisor who has served on the Board since the 1960's;
NOW THEREFORE,LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors recognizes Henry L. Clarke by dedicating the front row seat he always sat in
as the official Henry L. Clarke seat in the Board Chambers.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 6th day of June, 2000.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Donna Gerb , hair
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o M. Goia, trict I #ar#kaDeCS er, District IV
Ga B."Uilkerda-, District II oe anciamilla, District V
witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 6th
day of June, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Adminisq09r.
By
Deputy rk
Resolution No. 2000/280