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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04221986 - X.6 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on April 22 , 1986 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: ,Board Commendation to Perfecto Villarreal for Scholarships to the Poor Children in the County ' s Public Housing Projects On the recommendation of Supervisor Nancy C. Fanden , IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED, that the following action is APPROVED: That the County Administrator , in the name of the Board of Supervisors , commend Perfecto Villarreal, Contra Costa' s Housing Authority Director, for his efforts to break the cycle of poverty through education. BACKGROUND: For the second year in a row the Housing Authority has offered scholarships to youngsters who live in public housing projects or other subsidized housing. The youngsters must graduate from high school and enroll in college before receiving the awards , which range from $500 for students who choose a four-year college to $250 for those who go to community colleges . The money, left over from federal funding the Housing Authority has received, is paid directly to the college, not to the student. The Housing Authority is to be commended for recognizing that where there is a large congregation of low-income families , there is a' need for other services for education, counseling and job-training. I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: A. , 0707, 149M 4 PHIL BATCALOR, Clerk of the Board Orig. Dept.: of Supervisors and County Administrator cc: Perfecto Villarreal County Administrator By ad4_0� d4o,4�, Deputy