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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 18, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Adjournment In Honor Of The Memory Of Dean Lesher
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the Board of Supervisors,
meeting of May 18, 1993 is ADJOURNED in honor of the memory of
Dean Lesher, newspaper publisher and distinguished philanthropic
leader in Contra Costa County.
hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Survis re on the date shown.
ATTESTED: ir/. 1953
PHIL BATffd
R, lark of the Board
of perMvAIW County ministrator
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By ,Deauty
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the matter of
Commemorating
Dean Stanley Lesher RESOLUTION NO. 93/307
WHEREAS Dean Stanley Lesher devoted his talent, position and finances to the betterment of all of the
citizens of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, born in Williamsport, Maryland, Mr. Lesher came to Contra Costa County with the purchase
of a Walnut Creek newspaper in 1947, which, through vision, perseverance and keen business sense,
became the foundation of a successful publishing empire which embodied his unshakable philosophy of
providing local news to create a more informed community; and
WHEREAS Dean Lesher used his financial resources, his seriousness of purpose and passion for
education to enhance the educational opportunities of the people of his community through his support
of St. Mary's College, John F. Kennedy University, the College of Holy Names and Merced Junior College;
through scholarships; and through his persistence in creating the Cal State, Hayward satellite campus in
Concord; and
WHEREAS his love for life and desire to leave his community a better place inspired Mr. Lesher to help
renovate hospitals, bolster community non profit social service agencies, and back civic arts projects such
as the Concord Jazz Festival, Concord Pavilion and the Regional Center for the Arts; and
WHEREAS the business community prospered through his convictions and dedication toward a strong
foundation of self-reliance,encouraging the business boom along the Highway 680 corridor and deterring
attempts to stifle economic development; and
WHEREAS Dean Lesher will be remembered as a man who loved life; one who had a seriousness of
purpose but a vivid sense of humor; a man who set high standards but reserved the highest for himself;
a newspaperman, builder, businessman, patron of arts and education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA
COSTA,CALIFORNIA,RESOLVED that the passing of patron,servant,and friend,Dean Stanley Lesher,
is COMMEMORATED for his contributions to the citizens of Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this 18th day of May, 1993.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of said
Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Tom Torlakson, Chair
Supervisor, District V
Torn Powers Je t
Supervisor, District I S PK-)
sor, District II
Gayle ishop Sunne Wright McPeak J�
Supervisor, District III Supervisor, District IV
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 18th
day of May, 1993.
AVViOIJA0�1_)
Phil B tchelor, County Administrator
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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