HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03121985 - X.20 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending )
The Honorable Robert J. Cooney ) RESOLUTION N0. 85/132
upon his Retirement from the )
Superior Court Bench )
WHEREAS. the Honorable Robert J. Cooney is retiring from
service on the Superior Court Bench of Contra Costa County to
which he was appointed in May 1964; and
WHEREAS, Judge Cooney not only has been involved in the
County's judicial affairs for over thirty years, but has also
devoted much time and attention to his community, church and
family as exemplified by his having served on the E1 Cerrito City
Council acting as mayor in 1956 and 1957; by his being an active
member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church in E1 Cerrito; and by the
fact that he and his wife, Mary, have eight children and five
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS his dedication to civic organizations is also
commendable and such groups as United Way, Rotary Club, E1 Cerrito
Boys Club and the Chamber of Commerce will greatly miss his
leadership;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County that the Honorable Robert J. Cooney be
highly COMMENDED for his contribution to the welfare of the citizens
of Contra Costa County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County charges Judge Cooney with enjoying his future
years to the fullest extent, and to reduce his golf handicap by
at least five.
PASSED by the Board on March 129 1985 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, McPeak, Torlakson, and Fanden
NOES None
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
—/A day of 4na*-.� , 19 S.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
jSupervisors and County Administrator
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By: Deputy Clerk