HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03241992 - 1.13 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.92/185
Honoring Theodore"Ted" Ohnistede on His
Induction into the Liberty Union High
School District Hall of Fame
,induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame will
be held on March 28,1992 to honor special members of the community who have made valuable contributions
to the Liberty High School athletic program, and Judge Theodore "Ted" Ohmstede has been selected to
receive this prestigious honor;
VAIEREAS,Judge Ohmstede attended Liberty High School from 1921-1925,and has never lost his
zeal for sports, for youth, or for'his beloved alma mater;
WFIEREAS,he was the driving force behind fundraising efforts to purchase football equipment and
uniforms for Liberty's first team and was instrumental in raising funds for stadium lights. He has continued
to be a active leader in raising funds for athletic uniforms, equipment and supplies throughout the years;
WHEREAS,Judge Ohmstede's unselfish and caring commitment to his alma mater and the students
is obvious--from supplying thirst-quenching orange slices during game halftime to purchasing and planting
flowers on the campus to beautify the school to donating money to many athletes to purchase shoes or pay for
other essential items. He has provided counsel and advice to both students and parents,assisted students with
financial aid and transportation to attend college;
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in the development of the Brentwood Recreation Department
serving as an assistant director and as director of the department. Prior to the establishment of the depart
went, he founded, managed, and coached community softball and baseball teams for both teenagers and
adults;
WHEREAS,on October 7, 1967,Judge Ohmstede was honored by the Liberty High School District
Board of Trustees by naming the stadium in his honor in recognition of his numerous contributions to the
LUHS athletic program and for:contributing his time,talent and effort to improve the community. He also
received a Resolution of Commendation from the California State Assembly praising him for his valuable
contributions to the school and the citizens of the community;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty
Union High School District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring Judge Theodore"Ted"
Ohmstede for his many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Liberty Union High School Athletic
program and respectfully acknowledges his induction into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this 24th Day of March, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered onto the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 24th
Day of March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Sup ors Coun ministrator
By. d
Deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor,District Five
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORIA
IN THE MAT 7ER OF RESOLUTION NO.9Z/185
Honoring the Brentwood Lions Club
on their Induction into the Liberty Union ,
High School District Athletic Hall of Fame
WFIEREAS,induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of
Fame will be held on March 28, 1992,honoring special members of the communitywho have made valuable
contributions to the Liberty High School Athletic Program and the Brentwood Lions Club has been selected
to receive this prestigious honor;
the Brentwood Lions Club stands out as a leader in supporting Liberty athletics
throughout the years;
WEINREAS, the Brentwood Lions Club was chartered on September 9, 1929, and has served the
students at Liberty High School for 63 years,believing that extracurricular activities such as athletics,drama,
band, and choir help to provide an all-around education for our youth;
WHEREAS, in 1935 the Brentwood Lions Club helped to raise the necessary funds to purchase
equipment and uniforms for the LUHS football teams. The students voted to choose the Lion as their mascot
to recognize the enormous support of the Brentwood Lions Club;
,the Brentwood Lions Club has sponsored the annual football awards banquet that honors
all LUHS football players since'1935. They purchase all trophies and sponsor the Most Valuable Player
Award;
WHEREAS,this organization also assists in raising funds to benefit the school's marching band. In the
1980's,the club raised$30,000 to replace band uniforms. The club also sponsors the yearly Lions Club speech
contest;
WI-EREAS,over the years,the outstanding citizens who have comprised the Brentwood Lions Club
have worked diligently to contribute to our youth;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty
Union High School District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring the Brentwood Lions
Club for their dedicated support of athletics and other extracurricular activities at Liberty High School and
respectfully acknowledges their induction into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 24th day of March, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 24th day
of March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
SupervisMs and rnty Ad ' trator
By: .
Introdu by:.
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor,District Five
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.92/185
Honoring the Arthur E. Honegger Family
on Their Induction Into the Liberth Union
High School Athletic Hall of Fame
WHEREAS,induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame will be held
on March 28,1992,honoring special members of the community who have made valuable contributions to the Liberty High School
athletic program will beheld on Marchi'28,1992,and the Arthur E.Honegger Family has been selected to receive this prestigious
honor;
WHEREAS,the Arthur E.Honegger family played a significant role in LUHS sports from 1938 to 1971. In that 33 year
span,the Honeggers made headlines for their many accomplishments on the field of athletics and for their contributions to student
activities and community service;
WHEREAS,Arthur E.Honegger(Art)attended Liberty High School from 193841 and earned his varsity letter for three
years in football. He was named Most Valuable Player in 1941,lettered two years in basketball and track. Art attended the
University of Califoria-Berkeley where he lettered in football,earned second team All-Coast Conference honors in 1943 and was
team captain for the Golden Bears.He continued to play football while serving his country in the United States Marine Corps during
World War II playing on the Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune teams. After the war,he was a 12th round draft choice of the
Chicago Bears,but he chose not to play professional football. Art served as a member of the Oakley Union School District Board
of Trustees from 1948-1961,and later served 12 years on the Liberty Union High School Board of Trustees;
WHEREAS,Katherine(Kay)Honegger was a very important part of the Liberty athletic connection during the years her
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sons played at Liberty High School. She provided transportation and helped with athletic banquets. She also planned many great
activities for the various teams and provided the coaches with a pre-season retreat campsite;
WHEREAS,Arthur H.Honegger set a school record in the 70-yard high hurdles in 1962. He lettered for the"B"team
harriers for two year and earned two varsity letters. The 1963 Liberty graduate playhed two years of junior varisty football and two
year on the varsity where he was an outstanding defensive halfback. He is a life member of the California Scholarship Federation
and was the LUHS Student Body President for the 1962-63 school year and won the Bank of America Award for math and science
in 1963. Art attended the University of Colorado;
WHEREAS,Steve Honegger, a 1965 Liberty graduate,starred in football,basketball,and track. He played four years
earning two varsity football letters. He earned varsity letters for his outstanding play on the basketball court and in track. He was
Vice President of his class in 1964-65 and served as an officer of the Future Farmers of America. He attended the University of
California at Santa Barara where he played freshman football and three years of rugby;
WHEREAS,John E.Honegger,Class of 1968,made his presence felt on the gridiron and hardcourt. He played three years
of varsity baskedball and earned the Ted Ohmstede Most Valuable Back Award in 1967 for his performance on the football field.
He was President of his freshman class and Student Body President during his senior year. He attended the University of California
at Santa Barbara where he played rugby.
WHEREAS,James(Jim)Honegger,a 1971 Liberty graduate,was a two-sport athlete in highschool for four straight years.
He earned three varsity letters for football,was All-League and team captain and Most Valuable Player during the 1970 season.He
was chosen to play in the 1971 Contra Costa/Alameda County All-Star Football Game. He earned a full scholarship to the
University of the Pacific,where he played four years of football.
NOW,THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty Union High School
District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring the Arthur E. Honegger Family for their outstanding and
dedicated contribution to the Liberty High School athletic program and respectfully acknowledges their induction into the LUHSD
Athletic Hall of Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 24th Day of March,1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered into the minutes of said Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed this
24th day of March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Sup rs a d untyA istrator
By: d
Deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor,District Five
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.92/185
Honoring Frank Stonebarger on His
Induction into the Liberty Union High
School Athletic Hall of Fame
induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of
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Fame will be held on March 28, 1992, honoring special members of the community who have made valuable
contributions to the Liberty Hight School athletic program,and Frank Stonebarger has been selected to receive
this prestigious honor;
WHEREAS,Frank Stonebarger was born in Gibbon,Nebraska,on October 4, 1899. After marrying,
he and his bride,Merle,moved to the Brentwood area in 1925 and immediately became a loyal supporter of
Liberty High School. Mr. Stonebarger has attended more football,basketball,baseball, and softball games
in the past 66 years than any other Lions fan. "Grandpa,"as he is fondly known by the students,has a great love
for sports and has shown a deep'devotion for our youth throughout his life;
WHEREAS, along with his closest friend Judge Ohmstede,Mr.Stonebarger,a carpenter and building
contractor,was the technical expert behind construction tasks for the new football stadiums at Liberty High
School. Mr. Stonebarger built the present press box at Ohmstede field;
WHEREAS, Mr. Stonebarger has developed and distributed the schedules for both football and
basketball games for many years. His many skills and talents have made him invaluable to the atheletic
program whether it was repairing a charging sled for football or trimming the infield on a baseball field;
WHEREAS, he.has served for nine years as a trustee for the Liberty Union High School Board of
Trustees. He was named the Brentwood Citizen of the Year in 1976 in recognition of this service and his other
valuable contributions to the community;
WHEREAS,as a tribute to his outstanding support,the LUHS Gymnasium was named after this long-
time supporter and the Stonebarger Invitational Basketball Tournament,first played in 1985,is named in his
honor;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty Union
High School District and the entire community in honoring Frank Stonebarger for his many years of
outstanding and dedicated service to the community and Liberty High School athletic program and respect-
fully acknowledges his induction'into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 24th day of March, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered onto the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 24th day
of March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supej and unty Ad ' trator
By:
Deputy
Introduced by:
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TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor,District Five
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
IN THE E MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.92/185
Honoring Jack Ferrill on His Induction
into the Liberty Union High School District
Athletic Hall of Fame
WHEREAS,induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School Athleticf Hall of Fame will be held on March
28,1992,to honor special members of the community who have made valuable contributions to the Liberty High School athletic
program and Jack Ferrill has been selected to receive this prestigious honor;
WHEREAS,Jack Ferrill joined the staff of Liberty Union High School as a physical education teacher and coach in 1951.
He served as assistant coach with Coach Bronzan for 11 years while coaching the junior varsity squad at the same time. He coached
the Liberty basketball team for four years and coached the varsity and"B"track and swimming teams for several years;
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WHEREAS,Coach Ferrill was raised in Stockton where he attended the local schools. He excelled in academics and sports.
at Stockton High School where he lettered in varsity swimming for four years,played center on the 1943 football team that went
undefeated and untied and was inducted into the Stockton High Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. He was named All-League in both
1943 and 1944.
WHEREAS,he served in the United States Marine Corps during World War H. After the war,he continued his education
at Stockton Junior College and the College of the Pacific. While at Stockton JC he participated in football and swimming. He
also swam at the College of the Pacific'and was on the.1949 swim team that won the CCAA Conference Title;
WHEREAS,under coach Ferrill's coaching,the 1952 and 1953 swim teams captured EBAL titles,and the track team won
the league championship in 1952. In 1962,he was elevated to Head Fooball Coach serving from 1962 to 1975,physical education
chairperson,and athletic director. He,has the highest winning percentage of any Lion coach;
WHEREAS,Coach Ferrill taught tough,hard-nosed football that produced many excellent teams over the years. The 1965
and 1969 football squads went undefeated and won EBAL championships. His 1965 undefeated and untied championship team is
considered one of Liberty's finest ever.',Coach Ferrill developed many outstanding players who went on to play college football;
WHEREAS,among Coach Ferrill's many achievements was the distinction of being selected to coach the Contra Costa All-
Stars in 1971.He also served as the North Coast representative on the Board of Directors for the California State Athletic Directors
Association. He was named the North Coast Section Athletic Director of the Year in 1977,and was awarded the Distinguished
Service Award from the California Athletic Directors Association;
WHEREAS,he became Liberty,High School's Assistant Principal in 1984 and was appointed Principal in 1986 retiring from
that position in 1990. He served the LUHSD for 39 years with 30 years related to Liberty athletics,either as a coach or athletic
director.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ,RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty Union High School
District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring Jack Ferrill for his outstanding service as coach,educator,and
administrator to the Liberty Union High School and respectfully acknowledges his induction into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of
Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 24th day of March,1992.
I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered onto the minutes of said Board of Supervisors of
the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 24th Day
of March,1992.
PHIL SATCHEL R,Clerk of the Board
of Su ors
By: IL4i Ie
Deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLABSON
Supervisor,District Five
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.92/185
Honoring Floyd Reese,Jr. on His
Induction Into the Liberty Union High
School District Athletic Hall of Fame
WHEREAS,induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame will
be held on March 28,1992,to honor special members of the community who have made valuable contributions
to the Liberty High School athletic program and Floyd Reese,Jr.,has been selected to receive this prestigious
honor;
W]HEREAS, as a Senior, Floyd was the Co-Most Valuable Player and co-captain of the Varsity
Football team,chosen All-League, named to the All-East Bay squad,and represented Liberty in the Contra
Costa/Alameda County All-Starr Footballgame. He was chosen to play in the North-South Shrine Game
played in the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1966;
WHEREAS,after graduating from high school,Floyd accepted a football scholarship to the Univer-
sity of California-Los Angeles where he adapted well to the college game and was chosen co-captain in his
senioryear. He was selected All-American on the Coaches Kodak All-American Team in 1969 and was chosen
Outstanding Lineman in the College All-Star Hula Bowl Game;
WHEREAS, after completing an excellent college career, Floyd was drafted by Toronto of the
Canadian Football League,but he was unable to play because of severe back problems. In 1971 he returned
to Liberty to serve as an assistant football coach;
in 1972,he was back at UCLA as a graduate assistant football coach for the Bruins. In
1974, he accepted the position of head freshman football coach and varsity assistant to Pepper Rogers at
Georgia Tech. One year later,the former Brentwood resident became the special teams coach for the NFL
Detroit Lions,where he coached for three years. He left in 1978 to accept the position of linebacker coach with
the San Francisco 49ers. After leaving San Francisco, he moved on to the Minnesota Vikings and then the
Houston Oilers where he is presently the Assistant General Manager;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty
Union High School District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring Floyd Reese,Jr.,for his
contributions to Liberty football and his great accomplishments on the gridiron in high school,college and the
National Football League and respectfully acknowledges his induction into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of
Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this 24th day of March, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered into the minutes of said Board of Supervisors
of the date aforesaid.
Witness my Hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 24th
Day of March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of S ors and County istrator
By:
c)
eputy
Introduced by:
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TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor,District V
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
IN THE MAT'T'ER OF RESOLUTION NO.9V185
Honoring Herman Urenda on His
Induction into the Liberty Union High
School District Athletic Hall of Fame
WHEREAS,induction ceremonies into the 1992 Liberty Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame
will be held on March 28, 1992, to honor special members of the community who have made valuable
contributions to the Liberty High School athletic program and Herman Urenda has been selected to receive
this prestigious honor;
WHEREAS,while at Liberty High School,Herman earned a total of 16 letters, 12 on the varsity level.
In football,he was named to the,High School All-American Team in 1956. He was named to the Ali-East
Bay Athletic League for two consecutive years and Honorable Mention one year. He also won the"Teddy
Ohmstede Most Valuable Back Award"for two years in a row and was awarded the Lions Club Outstanding
Player Award. He set a National High School record for consecutive extra points in a single game. One of
his most prestigious awards was being named the Most Valuable Player in the North-South Shrine Game
played at the Los Angeles Colliseum in 1957;
WHEREAS,as a sophomore,Herman was the starting center on the Lions'basketball team,was top
rebounder that season and second in team scoring; as a junior and senior, he led his team in scoring and
rebounding,was named All-League and earned the Brentwood Rotary Club's Basketball Award as the Most
Valuable Player;
WHEREAS,Herman played three years of varsity baseball. As a sophomore in 1955,he played first
base for the League Champion Lions and in 1956 when Liberty won the EBAL Co-championship;
WHEREAS,he also excelled in track. As a freshman,he won the North Coast Section High Jump
Championship. Se set two school records--the high jump at 61-1/2"and in broad jump at 23'11"--winning
the League Championship in both events. He was the Liberty Decathlon Champ three years in a row and
set a new record each year. Herman is the only Liberty athlete to receive All-League honors in four sports;
WHEREAS,Herman received a scholarship to the College of the Pacific. In 1957,he won the Frosh-
Soph Most Outstanding Player Award. In 1960 he won the Tully Konles Memorial Award (the Ironman
Award).
WHEREAS,Herman also excelled in the classroom. He had perfect attendance for four years at
Liberty, and was a member of the California Scholastic Federation for three consecutive years;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty
Union High School District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring Herman Urenda for his
outstanding performance as an all-around athlete and scholar while a student at Liberty Union High School
and respectfully acknowledges his induction into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present6 on this 24th day of March, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 24th Day
March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By:
Deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKKSON
Supervisor,District Five
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.92/185
Honoring Lou Bronzan on His Induction
Into the Liberty Union High School District
Athletic Hall of Fame
WHEREAS,induction ceremonies for the 1992 Liberty High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be held
on March 28, 1992, honoring special members of the community who have made valuable contributions to
the LibertyHigh School athletic program and Lou Bronzan has been selected to receive this prestigious honor; i
WEEREAS,Lou came to Brentwood in 1950 as an excellent classroom teacher and coach serving as
U.S.history teacher and physical education department chair and athletic director from 1950 until 1961 and
coaching both varsity baseball and football for twelve years;
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WHEREAS,after graduating from Manteca High School in 1941,he attended Modesto Junior College
where played football and baseball until World ar II. He entered the United States Army Air Corps and served
three years overseas with the Fifth Air Force;
WHEREAS,after the war,he enrolled at the College of the Pacific where he made his mark in football
and baseball. He was a member of the 10-1 championship team. In 1948,his team won the CCAA title and
will be inducted into the UOP Athletic Hall of Fame on May 2, 1992;
VAHEREAS,after graduating from college,he played professional baseball for the Stockton Ports in
the California League. He also played for several top semi-pro teams before coming to Liberty Union High
School in 1950;
WHEREAS, Coach Bronzan built Liberty into a football powerhouse with his amazing string of five
straight league champions from'!1951 to 1955. His 1951 team was undefeated. Coach Bronzan remains the
coach with the most wins in the history of Liberty football. His baseball teams also won numerous EBAL titles;
WHEREAS, as athletic director, Coach Bronzan contributed significantly to the establishment of
positive athletic policies that have had far-reaching effects on the future of all LUHS sports;
WHF,REAS,Coach Bronzan continued to serve Liberty in an administrative role beyond the world of
sports. He was appointed the assistant principal in 1962 and became principal in 1966 serving for 17 years in
that position until his retirement in 1983, ending 33 years in the district. He also served as Acting
Superintendent on two occasions;
WHEREAS,he served a' the first director of the Brentwood Recreation and Park District and was the
.driving force along with Judge Ted Ohmstede behind the development of the district;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby joins the Liberty
Union High School District Board of Trustees and the entire community in honoring Lou Bronzan for his
outstanding contributions as a coach, educator, administrator at Liberty High School and respectfully ac-
knowledges his induction into the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame.
PASSED by unanimous(,;vote of the Board members present on this 24th day of March, 1992.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
i'
Board of Supervisors on this 24th Day of
March,1992.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supe ors anJunty Ad " trator
By:
Deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor,District Five