HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03141995 - 1.14 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Commending )
Rudy Brooks Upon his ) RESOLUTION NO. 95/ 97
Retirement From County Service )
WHEREAS, Rudy Brooks is retiring from his position as Institutional Supervisor
I, with the Probation Department, after 16 years of County Service, years marked
by dedication, leadership, professionalism and concern for the youth of Contra
Costa County; and
WHEREAS, he gave two years of service to the United States Army, graduated from
San Francisco State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and holds
a lifetime Community College Limited Service Credential to teach special
education; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Brooks spent many years, prior to joining County service, as a
Consultant, Director of Training, Counselor, and administrator in a number of
Human Relation, Child Care and Training Service oriented organizations; and
WHEREAS, he began his career with Contra Costa County in March of 1979 as a
Group Counselor I in the Probation Department, was promoted to Group Counselor
II in April of 1980, was promoted to Group Counselor III in April of 1981 and
again promoted to Institutional Supervisor I in February of 1987; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Brooks has devoted his professional life to the furthering of
sound human relations, the training and development of staff and providing the
opportunity for positive change to young people in need; and
WHEREAS, he has always been a positive role model for the staff he has worked
with and the young people he has provided service for through the years; and
WHEREAS, he worked tirelessly to organize and develop the program for the new
Serious offender unit (Tamalpais) at Juvenile Hall and was recognized by the
California Association of Probation Institution Administrators as the Outstanding
Institutional Supervisor of the Year in 1994 for his contributions to the field
of Probation and the humane detention of youngsters; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Brooks has given so much of himself to the children of Contra
Costa County and is deserving of a long and enjoyable retirement with his wife
Elaine;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that Rudy Brooks 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 this 14th day of March
1995.
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.
INTRODUCED BY:
Gayle-Bighop, Supervisor
Districe III
Witness by hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 14th day of March, 1995.
PHIL BATCHELOR, County
Administrator and Clerk of the
Board -of Supervisors.
BY
Deputy Cl ' k