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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring Robert E. Jornlin, )
County Welfare Director, on His Retirement ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/346
from County Service. )
WHEREAS, Robert E. Jornlin, appointed to the position of County Welfare Director on
September 24, 1964, is retiring after having served Contra Costa County for over
twenty-two years; and
WHEREAS,. Mr. Jornlin earned a Bachelor's Degree from North Dakota State University,
began his social work career in 1951 as a Caseworker and Child Welfare Worker,
subsequently received a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Southern
California and served as County Welfare Director for Douglas County, Nebraska from March
1960 until his appointment in Contra Costa County in September 1964; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jornlin has served as a tireless warrior in the battle against reduction of
federal and state resources so vitally needed at the local community level to meet the
ever-growing demand by our citizens for human support services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jornlin's efforts to improve programs and services for needy persons have
been recognized and honored by not only this Board of Supervisors but also by other
agencies such as the National Association of Counties, California County Welfare
Directors Association, the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare and the
California State Social Welfare Board; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has been fortunate to have had Mr. Jornlin's dedicated
service and leadership during a period when major changes in welfare programs and
administration were required to be implemented pursuant to state and federal legislative
actions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD RESOLVED that it EXTENDS its sincere thanks and
appreciation to Robert E. Jornlin for the years of valuable service he has given to this
Board and to all citizens of Contra Costa County and wishes that he and his wife, Allie,
enjoy a long and happy retirement.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on June 23, 1987.
Sunne Wright McPeak, Chair
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Robert I. SchroderM Tom Torlakson
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 aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 23rd day of June 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator.