HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04161985 - 1.14 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of: )
Commendation of ) Resolution No. 85/175
Alex A. Clark )
WHEREAS Alex A . Clark was born and raised in the City of
Pinole and attended local public schools ; and
WHEREAS he first became associated with the fire service
when he joined the Volunteer Division of the Pinole Fire
Department in 1955 which, at that time , was administered by a
full-time Chief and all-volunteer crew; and
WHEREAS as the City grew the need for a full-time
Department became evident , with Alex Clark becoming a part of
that staff, joining the Department on November 1 , 1961 and
shortly thereafter being promoted to Assistant Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS Alex Clark was appointed Fire Chief in 1974 and
during his tenure as Chief has developed a highly successful
Department , insuring the protection and safety of the lives and
property of the citizens of the City of Pinole through innovative
fire prevention and suppression technology and methods , and by
the development of a professional and motivated staff; and
WHEREAS Chief Clark has announced his retirement from the
position of Fire Chief , City of Pinole;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY commends Chief Alex A. Clark for his public service
to the citizens of the City of. Pinole , Contra Costa County, and
extends best wishes to Chief Clark and his family on the occasion
of his retirement .
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on
this 16th day of April , 1985.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a resolution 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 16th day of
April , 1985
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By01n1n °
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by
Supervisor Nancy C . Fanden
District II