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IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2000/344
AUGUST 12 AND 130 2000 AS
"PAINT THE STRAIT WEEKEND"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the CARQUINEZ REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER was incorporated
in August, 1995,as a public interest charity to effect habitat and species enhancement in the communities
around the Carquinez Strait;and.
WHEREAS, CREEC is a volunteer organization dedicated to the betterment of the area's natural resources
through cooperative partnerships between residents,businesses,schools, agencies and industries around the
Strait;and
WHEREAS, on August 12 and 13,2000, CRE.EC will heist the FOURTH ANNUAL SCENE ON THE
STRAIT celebrating the beauty of the Carquinez Strait as seen through its painters; and
WHEREAS, there is a long tradition ofplein-air(out-of-doors)painting in California going back to the turn of
the century; and
WHEREAS, twenty-two regional plein-air painters will paint live on location at the FOURTH ANNUAL
SCENE ON TIME STRAIT at the Martinez Regional Shoreline and in the historic town of Martinez and exhibit
paintings of scenes around the Strait and Bay Area at a show and sale near the waterfront; and
WHEREAS, both days of the celebration will feature a native plant sale,Mediterranean foods, strolling
musicians, and displays reflecting the area's rich cultural and environmental heritage; and
WHEREAS, Scene on the Strait is sponsored by local and regional businesses and organizations. The proceeds
from the Third Annual Scene on the Strait were used to fund CREEC's habitat restoration programs by at-risk
high school youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby
proclaims the weekend of August 12 and 13,2000 as PAINT THE STRAIT WEEKEND.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 25th day of July, 2000.
INTRODUCED BY:
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GAYLE . UILKEMA JOHN GIOIA
District II or District I Supervisor
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DONNA ER, Char MARK DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
ALA A
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District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and ocrrect copy of an order entered into the
minutes ofthe Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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Deputy Clerk
Reso1ut—ton Teta. 2000/344