HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04231991 - 1.28 -+ IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Commending Chief Donald Markert )
On the Occasion of His Retirement) RESOLUTION NO. 91/ 240
)
WHEREAS, Donald Markert was born and raised in the Kensington area
where he attended Kensington Grammar School, Portola Junior High
and graduated from E1 Cerrito High School in 1959; and
WHEREAS, Donald Markert attended Contra Costa College receiving
an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science; . and
WHEREAS, Don became affiliated with the Kensington Fire Department
as a Volunteer Firefighter from 1960 to 1963 and became a paid
employee on May 1, 1963 . His career progressed from Engineer, to
Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Acting Captain and Weed
Abatement Officer during the period May 1963 to September 1969; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed Acting Chief in September 1969 and Chief
of Department and District Manager in September 1970; and
WHEREAS, Chief Markert was responsible for the overall operation
and administration of the District and was instrumental in planning
and implementing the Joint Fire Operations in West Contra Costa
County in 1970 which included the Richmond, E1 Cerrito and the West
Contra Costa County Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, the Chief participated in all manner of activities related
to planning, budgeting and implementation of the Special District.
Tax initiative passed by the state legislature to ensure adequate
funding for the District following the tax revenue cuts following
Proposition 13 ; and
WHEREAS, Chief Markert has been active in many community affairs
and participated as a member in many community organizations
throughout his career;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County commends Chief Donald Markert for his years of
service to the Kensington Fire District.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County wishes Chief Donald Markert much happiness and good
health during his retirement years.
Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Powers, Chairman
Board of Supervisors
I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on April 23 ,
1991.
ATTESTED: April 23, 1991
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of
the Board and County
Asim' istXrator
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