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In the Matter of recognizingthe contributions of
Josanna Barkow for her many years of dedicated
Service to the County of Contra Costa RESOLUTION NO. 20021625
Whereas,Josanna Berkow has been serving with dedication as a_Commissioner on the family
law bench of the Contra Costa County Superior Court since March, '18932.
k'.-Vheriaas,Josanna Berkow became a Certified Family Law Specialists in ardor to batter serve the
1i#igants that appear before her in family court.
Whereas,Josanna Barkow was appointed to and served on the Judicial Council Advisory
Committee on Family and Juvenile Law from 1998`to 2000, sharing her knowledge and
txperience.
Whereas, Josanna Berkow has chaired the Contra Costa County Advisory.Council Against
Domestic Violence since 1995 and has implemented and supported various programs designed
Cii assist victims of domestic violence.
Whereas, Josanna Berkow received the Outstanding Employer of the Year Award presented by
Golden Gate University in 2009.
Whereas, Josanna Berkow has served tirelessly on various committees and for various
grganizations, Including the Advisory Board of Md's Turn;the Judicial Council Family Law
Committee on Child Support Guidelines; the Uniform Law Commission;the California Family
Support Council;and the Sacramento Family Support Commission.
VIhereas, Josanna Berkow, seeking to reduce children's fears and anxiety about coming to
pourt, created a teddy;bear donation program so than any child appearing in her department can
m celve a teddy bear.
Vyhereas, Josanna Berkow has dedicated counties* hours as an educator and faculty member
f ,r several organization*, Including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2000
Symposium; the East Bay Chapter of the California Certified public Accountant's Association;
the Contra Costa County Psychological Association;the State Bar of California, Family Law
Sactlan Institute;the Contra Costa CPA Association;the California Center for Judicial Education
and Research(CJER) Family Law Institute;the Contra Costa County Bar Association Family Law
Stiction;the ABA;the California Family Support Council; and the National Leadership
Conference on Child Support.
N471111, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the contributions of Josanna Berkow to County of
C)ntra Costa are recognized and appreciated and that best wishes are extended to her on the
o caslon of tenth year of service to the Contra Costa County Superior Court.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the and of Supervisors members present this 22nd day of
October 2002.
JOHN CIOIA
Chair
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District I Supervisor
AYLF B. ILKEMA DON ERBER
District II Supervisor District p
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MARK DeSAULNI FEDERAL D.G OVER
District IV SupeDistrict V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: October 22,2002
JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk ofthe Board ofSupervisorsand
County istrator
By {6 , Doputy