HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03031987 - 1.26 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF )
RESOLUTION NO. 87/110
Recognizing the Dedicated )
Contributions of )
Jerome "Jerry" Waldie )
WHEREAS, Jerry Waldie, an Antioch native and product of a
rich, local political tradition, went on to distinguish himself on a
local, county, state and national level;
WHEREAS, he represented East Contra Costa County in the
State Assembly from 1956 to 1966 and was a member of the U.S. Congress
from 1967 to 1974 serving as Chair of the Federal Mine Society and
Health Review Commission, and as Member of the Judicial Committee; and
WHEREAS, from 1979 to 1981, he served as Director of the
White House Conference on Aging and on the Agricultural Labor Rela-
tions Board from 1979 to 1985; and
WHEREAS, during his many years of. service, Mr. Waldie has
endeavored to preserve the integrity of East County' s most precious
resource--the Delta; and
WHEREAS, he has always been an advocate for the people,
encouraging the participation of women and minorities in the political
process, responsive to the needs of the aged and especially cognizant
of the unique needs of our farming community; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 1987, the City of Antioch, the Antioch
Chamber of Commerce, and California Delta Newspapers will sponsor a
"Jerry Waldie Day" in recognition of Mr. Waldie ' s years of concerned,
dedicated and committed community service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, that the Contra Costa County Board
of Supervisors joins the City of Antioch and East County residents in
honoring and recognizing the outstanding and dedicated contributions
of Jerome "Jerry" Waldie to the citizens of our community.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on
this 3rd day of March, 1987.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and corect
copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors
of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
3rd day of March, 1987 .
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By: �/ ✓�.�`X�.
Deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor District Five