HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-164 In the Matter of Resolution No. 20021164
RECOGNLZING THE HONEST AND FAITHFUL
SERVICE TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BY EMA.NUEL K. "MAC"MCCALL
WHEREAS, this posthumous award is being made to honor the memory and recognize the
devoted service to Contra Costa County of Emanuel K. "Mac"McCall; and
WHEREAS, Mac first began his career with Contra Costa County in 1959 by f lling in for
officers on vacation at the Sheriff's Department and became the first black deputy for the Contra Costa
Sherif's Department, and in 1961, was sworn in as a full-time deputy; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Sheriff's Department, Mac served as one of Pleasant
Hill's first police officers when the City contracted with the Sheriff's Department for police protection;
and
WHEREAS, after thirteen years as a sworn deputy he was forced to retire due to health
reasons; and
WHEREAS, shortly after his retirement he was hired by the Contra Costa College District to
develop a security system where he became the district's first police officer and retired after sixteen years
as the Chief of Police Services; and
WHEREAS, Mac was blessed withfve children,five step-children, twelve grandchildren,five
step-grandchildren and six great grandchildren, who received from their father, step-father, grandfather,
step-grandfather and great grandfather the kind of happy home lie and careful training that develops
good citizens and worthy adults; and
WHEREAS, Mac was a conscientious and trustworthy employee and his dedicated interest and
devotion to duty had a valuable effect on all who worked with him; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County recognizes the exceptional services provided this
community by Emanuel K "Mac"McCall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County does hereby extend this official citation, transmitted with our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
family.
PASSED by unanimous vote4the Board Mem e s Oesent on this 26th day of March, 2002.
Su ervisor tederal D. Glover, District V
h man John Gioia, District I� Su rvt'sor a e B. Ui kema, District II
Supervisor DonqdGrber, District III
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors axed on this 26th day of March,
2002
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator
Byt
Introduced by: Deputy
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V