HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-367 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO 20021367
JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2002 AS
AMATEUR RADIO 'WEEK
WHEREAS, more than 2,700 County residents are licensed amateur radio operators; and
WHEREAS, approximately 450 of the operators are members of the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services(RACES) and provide invaluable assistance to local government agencies and the general public
during major emergencies; and
WHEREAS, RACES members volunteer their time and equipment to establish vital emergency
communication links during emergencies when traditional communications systems may be partially or totally
inoperable; and
WHEREAS, the volunteer services of amateur radio operators are also used during non-emergency times to
provide on-site communications for major public events such as parades, walk-a-thons and bike-a-thons; and
WHEREAS, the Amateur Radio ,Field Days, which will be held June 22 and 23, 2002, also provides an
opportunity for members of the public to learn about the variety of vital services provided by amateur radio
operators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby
proclaim the week of June 17 through 23, 2002 as Amateur Radio Week in recognition of the important public
service provided by the amateur radio operators in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 11th day of June, 2002.
INTRODUCED B
AYLLKEMA JOHN GIOIA, CHAIR
ISry
D' rict 1.10
Iu sor District I Supervisor
DON^ GERBER MARK DESAULNIER
Di ct I Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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FEDERAL D. GL VER
District V Supervisor
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered into the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John Sweeten,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
By l �
Deputy Clerk