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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , STATE OF CALIFORNIA
t
In the Matter of Welcoming the Band )
of the Westminister Secondary School, ) RESOLUTION NO. 86/ 208
New Westminister, British Columbia, )
Canada. )
In 1916, an exchange program was established between
the College Park High School Band in Pleasant Hill and the
New Westminister Secondary School Band in New Westminister,
British Columbia, Canada. This is the fifth visit of the
New Westminister Band to Contra Costa County and it will
be highlighted by a joint concert given by the two bands
on Thursday evening, April 24 ; 1986, at College Park High
School.
In May, .the College Park High School Band will play a
concert in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at EXPO 186
as a part of this exchange.
As an example of mutual understanding and cultural
exchange this program is remarkable in its effectiveness.
These young students have made lasting relationships and
gained an invaluable insight into the government and
citizens of British Columbia, Canada.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors that a warm welcome be extended to the New
Westminister Secondary School Band and congratulations
to those individuals in both countries who work to make
this international exchange the success it has become.
Witness my hand and the Seal
of the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 22nd day of April,
1986.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administra or.
Introduced by By (I---'
Dep ty Clerk
Sunne Wright McPeak
Supervisor, District IV