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IN THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION NO.20021380
JUNE 19,2002 AS"DR.JOSE RIZAL DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, DIS. JOSE RIZAL is a national hero of the Philippines; and recognized as a versatile
genius, poet, educator, an eye surgeon, entomologist, novelist, sculptor, painter, playwright,
musician, inventor, philosopher, linguist mastering 22 languages; and most of all a patriot and
martyr who died for his country.
WHEREAS, DR. JOSE RIZAL with his writings and philosophy, sought through peaceful means for
social and political reforms to end over three hundred years of colonial rule. His heroism blazed the
path to Philippines' independence.
WHEREAS, DR. ,JOSE RIZAL is celebrated.this year with,the theme, "Pag-aaraC Aking ?anging
Yaman" which translates to "EduCalto-h;'M"y Sale Tfeasure.f` The Filipino-American Community and
the Pinole Library are sponspring the event on,June 22, 002 4t.the:Pinole City Hall Chambers. The
Pinole Library has a "FiC;piniana" stiction carrying the largest collection.:-in the United States of Dr.
R.izal's literary work.
WHEREAS, DR.JOS, RUA dedicated his life to championing human rights, and,his legacy of social
and political reforms through noxi-violence parallels that of Dr. Martin Luther � Jr. and Mahatma
Gandhi..
NOW, THERE'00, bE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of.Contra Costa County hereby
declare as:
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PASSED by vote a1.t`he°Board of Supervisors members prese4it� . ,. 1i day of
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MARK DESAULNIEIt ::„DERAL GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District "V Supervisor
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ducedby: GA E B. UILKEMA
District II Supervisor
I 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 Sweetenounty Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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