HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05061986 - X.10 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF )
honoring the Walnut Creek )
Chamber of Commerce's 60th)
Anniversary ) RESOLUTION NO. 86/251
WHEREAS, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1926 and has
been continously in business for 60 years. which today boosts a membership of
1 ,000; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber, from its start, has evolved into a leader of
business and development; and
WHEREAS, leadership of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce has attracted
high quality business and afforded the residents of the City with a friendly,
pleasant atmosphere in which to obtain a wide variety of services; and
WHEREAS, some of the outstanding accomplishments of the Chamber have been:
establishing the first recreation program in Walnut Creek, working jointly with
the City in establishing the Walnut Festival , spearheading the beautification of
Main and Locust Streets, helping to accomplish the building of Locust Street
Public Garage, initiating Business Week in Walnut Creek which is now Contra Costa
County-Wide Business Week, establishing Job Forum,founding" the Youth Employment
Services, developing a Governmental Affairs Division to meet legislative needs of
business at local , state and national level plus many other programs to numerous
to mention; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber has always encouraged free and open communication
between business and government agencies in the best interest of the community
and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County honors the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 60th
Anniversary and commends the Chamber for outstanding contributions to its commu-
nity.
Passed and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this
6th day of May.
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 afore-
said.
INT DU
TO WERS, District I NAN C. FAHDEN ERT SCHRODE
Ch ir.of the Board Dis ct II District III
SUNNE W. MCPEAK TOM TORLAKSON
District IV District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 6th
day of May, 1986
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By
T Deputy Clerk
Resolution 86 1