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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending )
Robert W. Giese Upon His ) RESOLUTION NO. 90/170
Retirement )
WHEREAS Robert W. Giese is retiring from his position as Director
of Building Inspection following 35 years of County service; and
WHEREAS, born in Los Angeles, Bob was raised in San Francisco,
where he moved at the the age of two years, and graduated from the
University of California at Berkeley with a degree in civil
engineering, then served as a bomber pilot from 1943 to 1945 while
an officer during World War II , and;
WHEREAS Bob Giese began his career with the County on February 10,
1955 as a Civil Engineer Assistant, was promoted to Assistant
County Building Inspector in November, 1960 and in January, 1975
was made Acting County Building Inspector, then promoted to
Director of Building Inspection on November 1, 1976, a position he
has held for nearly 14 years, years marked by dedication,
innovation, and professionalism; and
WHEREAS Mr. Giese demonstrated his leadership while serving as East
Bay Chapter President of the International Conference of Building
Officials, on the Board of Directors of the California Building
Officials, and with the County Building Officials; and
WHEREAS he and his wife Jane have chosen to spend their retirement
years fishing and traveling, including visits with their four
children, John, Bill, Jean and Elizabeth;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA that Robert W. Giese is COMMENDED upon his
retirement for his exemplary record of public service to the
citizens of this County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on the 27th
day of March, 1990.
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.
CY C. FAHDEN
Super isor, Distr ct II
W
SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK
strict I Supervisor, District IV
ODER TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor, District III Supervisor, District V
Witness my hand and the Seal
of the Board of Supervisors
y` affixed this 27th day of
March, 1990.
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PHIt-tATCHBLOR, county
Administrator and Clerk of the
,, ;_s Board of Supervisors