HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-078 In the Matter of,Honoring )
Helen `ll e .Rain Lamy"Gi nstead )
for her dedication to the Community ) RESOLUT70N NO. 2002/78
U711ERE'AS Helen Grinstead, began 41 years ago collecting and togging daily rainfall amounts at her home on La
Salle Drive in Walnut Creek. Her rain gauge was a small, plastic garden-type variety which she would read daily at
8.00 a.m.;and
941EMS Helen Grinstead faithfully and on a rou4the<lock schedule since 1965, pulled and replaced the
recorder chart after rainfall events, calculated, recorded, compiled and mailed the daily rainfall amounts with charts to
the Mood Control District since 1965. A 41 year accurate accounting of rainfall is an invaluable service to the
Hydrology program in Contra Costa County. 'This data has provided a record of longterm rainfall trends and a check
on the District`s rainfatlrrunoff model calibration;and
Tom'=IEREAS, Helen Grinstead, in 1965, was acknowledged far her record by the Flood Control District, and her
plastic,readrevery clay rain gauge was upgraded to a metal, automatic recording rain gage;and
UgIEREAS Helen Grinstead is a reflection of selfless and nobility of the soul.Acheerful attitude,can-do mentality,
attention to detail and a desire fry°accuracy is icing on the cake. Helen has exhibited these characteristics in providing a
remarkable 41,year career as a rainfall observer. In an age of electronic wizardry and gizrnos, the Flood Control District
loaned a once state4-art rain gauge collector and recorder with a wind up clock to Helen 3 7years ago. She became an
expert on keeping the gauge running,going the extra mile to insure that inches of rainfall were accounted for, and
WHEREAS Helen Grinstead exemplifies the true sprint of volunteerism for the reason that, as citizens, the quality
of the life we live can in great measure be gauged by what we give to others in the way of our time and talents. She is a
great example to her husband, three children, her two grandsons,and Contra Costa County neighbors.
NOW, 7yiE,REFOREj BE'rrRE.SOLVM that the Board of Supervisors does hereby thank Helen 17he Rain
Lady"GHnstesd with sincere appreciation for giving so much of herself and her services to the citizens of Contra
Costa County.
PASSEDANDAD®p=on February 12, 2002 by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
Mark DeSaulnier
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John G` Choir Gay B. Ui
Lyon Gerber Federal D. Glover
I hereby certify that the f nAong is a truce and correct copy
of an order entered on the Minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seat of the Board of Sapmum
affixed this 12th day of February 2002.
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and Counrty Administrator.
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Introduced by Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier,District IV