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IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2005 /344
JUNE It, 200S AS "DR. JOSE RIZAL DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, DR.JOSE RIZAL is a national treasure of the Philippines and the Filipino-Americans; and
his enduring legacy of social reforms throes non-violence., aral FIs that of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and
Mahatma Gandhi in the quest for fre_d
WHEREAS, DR. JOSE RIZAL .duxin fife short,remarkable life of 35 y; ars,W nig sidered the best eye
surgeon in Asia; and he w al. d a'scientist, entomologist, inventor,poet,n6v6A t, Wi t, artist,
musician, linguist masteir m ,' ages, and most of all a patriot anal martyr is country; and
WHEREAS, DR. & � AL's prolific literary work spoke the truth and became the fence of men
and women who foght. 6r freedom from 300 years of colonial rule and ble the path t13 'hilippines'
independence; ant
WHEREAS, DI. J08E RIZAL's teachings;are as relevant today as they.we're dnI . s d
WHEREAS, DP OSE RIZAL is a never-ending source of inspiration to frded*40viilg,P and the
celebration of his lifi revives a'sense of pride among Filipino-Americans of Festtbnnty
NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costs:County hereby
declare June 11,200 as
PASSED by vote of the 80ard o f Supervisors members present this 7thday 01upic, 2005
INTRODUCED BY:
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JOHN GIOIA MARY N. PIEPHO
District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
MARK DESAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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GAYLE & LffLkEMA, CHAIR
District II Supervisor
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# 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,county,Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors. '
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By
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