HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-305 The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution 2000/305
HONORING DR. DANIEL S. TANITA,D.D.S.
FOR BEING CHOSEN BY THE WEST COUNTY BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR.2000
WHEREAS, Dr. Tanita as a leading healthcare professional for the past 15 years,has
improved immensely the health and well being of the residents of West Contra Costa
County; and
WHEREAS,Dr. Tanita assisted the Brookside Community Health Care Center establish
a much-needed Dental Clinic where low-income residents of West Contra Costa County
can go to receive dental care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tanita was instrumental in securing over$100,000 in grants to fund the
Dental Clinic at Brookside Community Health Care Center; and
WHEREAS, Dr.Tanita has a long history of providing voluntary dental service to West
County residents, particularly children; and
WHEREAS, Dr.Tanita in 1989, began collaborating with the Contra Costa County
Office of the State's Children's Health and Disability Prevention Program(CHDP)to
offer free sealant clinics for low-income children; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tanita's 15 year affiliation with the YMCA of West Contra Costa
County earned him the distinct recognition of 1987-88 Volunteer of the Year and 1998
Humanitarian of the Year; and
WHEREAS,Dr. Tanita's fifteen year membership of the City of Richmond Rotary Club
resulted in the Rotary Club's support for several community projects, including the
Brookside Community Health Care Center and the Martin Luther King Dental Clinic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby recognize and honor Dr.Daniel S. Tanita for his
strong leadership and his determination to treat every individual with kindness,
compassion and respect. We thank you and honor you on this day.
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ON THIS
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ABSENT
John Gioia,District I 4Ge B.Uilk a,13istrict II -,Donpna Gerber,District III
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Mark DeSaulnier,District IV Jo Can$kmilla,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 126
of September 2000
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
Deputy Clerk
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Resolution No. 2000/305