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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commemorating )
The 200th Anniversary of the ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/402
Constitution of the United )
States of America )
WHEREAS by unanimous consent of the states present on September 17,
1787, The Constitution of the United States of America was established;
and
WHEREAS The Constitution has remained the foundation of our
government and our society since its ratification; and
WHEREAS our system of government has been the most enduring
republican form yet established; and
WHEREAS we owe a great debt to our Founding Fathers who pioneered
our new form of government; and
WHEREAS people in this country need to continually renew their
commitment to the ideals so eloquently expressed in The Constitution;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County Commemorates the Bicentennial Anniversary of the
United States Constitution on September 17, 1987.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County will have the county plant a tree to serve as a lasting
reminder of the dedication of our forefathers and of our continued
commitment to the fruits of their labor, The Constitution of the United
States of America.
Passed on June 16, 1987 by a 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 by hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
16th day of June, 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: C �%
` Deputy Clerk
Introd ced�y:
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Supervisor TOM POWERS
First District