HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03171987 - 1.12 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
March 25 , 1987 as Greek ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/148
Independence Day in Contra )
Costa County )
WHEREAS the ancient Greeks developed the concept of
democracy, in which the supreme power to govern was vested in
the people; and
WHEREAS the Founding Fathers of the United States of
America drew heavily upon the political and philosophical
experience of ancient Greece in forming our representative
democracy; and
WHEREAS March 25, 1987 marks the 166th anniversary of
the beginning of the revolution which freed the Greek people
from the Ottoman Empire; and
WHEREAS these and other ideals have forged a close
bond between our two nations and their peoples; and
WHEREAS it is proper and desirable to celebrate with
.the Greek people, and to reaffirm the democratic principles
from which our- two great nations sprang; and
WHEREAS . the United States citizens of Greek ancestry
provide an invaluable contribution to the well being of Contra
Costa County and the community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Contra Costa County that March 25 , 1987 is
PROCLAIMED as "Greek Independence Day: A County Day of
Celebration of Greek and American Democracy" and that all
citizens are urged to join in this observance with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
PASSED on March 17 , 1987 by unanimous vote of the
Board members present.
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 the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of. Supervisors affixed this
17th day of March , 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
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By: ..� Deputy Clerk
Introduced and Presented by
Supervisor Sunne W. McPeak, Chair