HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07151986 - X.9 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on July 15 , 1986 , by.the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution # 86/410
SUBJECT: COMMENDING THE RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, LODGE 1251 OF THE
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS UPON THE
OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY .
WHEREAS , the Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 was chartered on
August 11, 1911 in the City of Richmond, California and immediately
became known as a community leader in charitable endeavors ; and
WHEREAS , Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 has embarked on a new
era of activities and community participation due to a new facility
and a renewed spirit of community pride ; and
WHEREAS , Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 has provided the Richmond
Community with human and financial resources for meaningful youth
activities in the community and has been a leader in providing
scholarships for deserving high school students ; and
WHEREAS , Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 has entered into a nation-
wide drug abuse program in efforts to stem the deadly use and abuse
of drugs by our nation 's young people; and
WHEREAS, Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 has led the way in promoting
patriotism and loyalty through its many Americanism programs and the
flying of the American Flag and continues to provide the leadership
to encourage community pride through its programs ; and
WHEREAS ,' Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 has established the
Dr. C. L. Abbott arboretum at Contra Costa College to provide a
showcase for native California plants ; and
WHEREAS, Richmond Elks Lodge. 1251 has responded to calls for
assistance when local emergencies have arisen ; and
WHEREAS , Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 has dedicated itself to the
pledge". . . as long as there are veterans in our hospitals , the Elks
will never forget them. .. " ; and
WHEREAS , Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 will celebrate its 75th
Anniversary on August 11, 1986 ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County does hereby recognize and commend the members
of Richmond Elks Lodge 1251 for its 75 years of service to the community
and for unselfishly giving of their time and resources in volunteer
activities throughout the years .
PNTRODUCED BAYSUP,�OR TOM POWERS
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 July 15 , 1986 .
Witness my hand and the Seal ofthe Board
of Supervisors this 15th day of July.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and Countv Administrator
BY
Dety C erk
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