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IN THE MA MR OF HONORING BART NE RESOLUTION NO. 2004/41
FOR HIS SER VICES AS PUBLIC INFORMATION
OFFICER DURING THE AL ZAMPA MEMORIAL
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, Bart Ney served with extraordinary dedication and energy as Public Information Officer for
Caltrans in Crockett from 1995 to 2004; and
WHEREAS, the first suspension bridge built in the U.S.since 1973 now connects Contra Costa and Solano
Counties; and
WHEREAS, Bart Ney was instrumental in reducing noise,dust and traffic disruptions in Crockett during the
construction process; and
WHEREAS, Bart Ney, through his acquired knowledge and subsequent communication of the bridge
construction technology shifted Crockett from a sense of impact frustration to one of historical appreciation and
curious fascination as the bridge took shape; and
WHEREAS, Bart Ney coordinated a successful bridge opening and celebration that attracted 30,000 participants
to Crockett; and
WHEREAS,Bart Ney facilitated monthly meetings with a county appointed citizens advisory committee that
accomplished reducing impact problems and contributed several design features such as lighting,colors and
landscaping.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby honors
FOR HIS DEDICATION TO MAKING THE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONAND GRAND OPENING
CELEBRATION A SUCCFSS!
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 13th day of January 2004.
INTRODUCED BY.
FEDERAL GLOVER, CHAIR JOHN GIOIA
District V Supervisor District I Supervisor
ABSENT
MARK. DESAULNIER MILLIE GREENBERG
District IV Supervisor District III Supervisor
GAYLE B IL EMA
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 Sweeten,Co�pty A>dmiinjistrator,and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Deputy Clerk