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TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM : Supervisor Tom Torlakson Contra
Costa
DATE*. April 10, 1984 COI R-tih i
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SUBJECT: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE OAKLAND A' s
SPECIFIC RE(]UEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Informational: I realize that the community is not aware of the
impressive involvement of the Oakland Athletics in the community. As a
professional sports- organization, the Oakland Athletics has seriously accepted
the responsibility to "bring the spirit of personal and team achievement to
the community, to play a responsible, positive and active role in its develop-
ment with care and respect for all its members. "
In keeping with the theme for 1984 of Citizen Involvement, I would
like to call attention to some of the areas in which this organization is
involved:
• A' s for A Students Program. As an incentive for students in grades
4 to 12, the Oakland A' s gives special certificates and free game passes to the
ball games.
• Summer Reading Program. Students sign an agreement With the A' s
to read a designated number of books during the summer. Those who successfully
complete their contract receive a certificate and free game tickets.
• Assistance for the Disabled and Elderly. The A' s provide special
service to the disabled and elderly--they recently added a special section at
the games for fans who are visually impaired.
• Player Talks and Tours. A' s players. and staff travel throughout
Northern California at local libraries, civic centers, fundraisers, etc.
They visit hospitals and talk to children, young adults and disabled persons .
They speak to organizations such as Big Brothers, the Boys ' Clubs, Police
Athletic Leagues and assist with fundraisers. ,
Recommended Action: I believe it would be appropriate for the Board
to recognize these fine efforts of the Oakland Athletics by presenting them
with a Certificate of Appreciation from Contra Costa County.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON � � /O�� I 9 Pf APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Supervisor Torlakson ATTESTED
County Administrator J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF(nTHE BOARD
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