HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-060 In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2003/60
Recognizing Mr.Keith Axtell for his commitment to the
community of North Richmond on the occasion of his
retirement from the LIS Department of Housing and
Urban Development
WHEREAS,Keith Axtell worked for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for 35
years;and
WHEREAS, Keith Axtell helped to establish the Federal Regional Council (FRQ to improve inter-
governmental cooperation and consistently works hard to bring together people from various
departments,jurisdictib"dt disciplines;,and
WHEREAS,Keith Axtell served as Co-Chair of The North Richmond Task Force,consisting of
federal,state,County and city representatives,focused on revitalization efforts for the community of
North Richmond and dedicated himself to the efficient functioning of the North Richmond Task
Force;anti
WHEREAS,Keith Axtell has wholeheartedly supported and helped to facilitate the efforts of the North
Richmond Beautification Committee;and
WHEREAS;Keith Axtell is committed to improving the health,welfare,and quality of life of residents
of North Richmond;and
WHEREAS,`Keith Axtell served as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission:
for seven Yeats,representing HUD. MTC conducts long-range plan ing and financing for major
tral spofta ai t: p rt tui tghout the San Francisco Bay Area.
WMEAS,Keith Axtell builds partnerships and facilitates interpersonal linkages forthe benefit of the
community;and
WHEREAS, Keith Axtell retired from the US Departmentof Housing and Urban Development on
January 31,.2W3;
NOW,THERE RE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa°County honors
and thanks Keith Axtell for his endeavors in the Bay Area,and West Contra Costa County and North
Richmond,specifically.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 11th day of February 2003.
Mark DeSadulnier, Chair
1 hereby car*that this is a doe and correct copy of an
action taken and antwed on the minutes of the Board of
Supervimrs on the date shown:
Attested: February 11,2003
JOHN SWEETEN,Clark of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administ ata
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By qty
Introduced by sova icor John Grow
RESOLYJ ON NO.2003160