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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
i
In the Matter of Declaring May 26, 1997, )
\ as HELEN GIBSON SILVIUS DAY ) RESOLUTION NO. 971 246
in Contra Costa County in Honor of her ) _
90th Birthday
WHEREAS, on May 26, 1997, 'long_-time Concord resident, Helen Gibson Silvius, will celebrate
---her 90th birthday; and-
WHEREAS, Helen is the fourth and only living child of James_Gibson,founder-of the Auburn
Drug Store, and was recently honored at the 100th anniversary of the drug store; and
WHEREAS, Helen's life has been one of giving, and she continues to serve her Rebekah Lodge - !
as a musician, playing the piano for local AARP meetings; and
WHEREAS, Helen has also served the community as a PTA president, a member,of the Mother
Singers, and a Girl Scout leader; and
WHEREAS,for many years, Helen was an eye screener for preschool children for the detection
of amblyopia; and
WHEREAS, as well as her many significant contributions to the community, Helen is also known
as a wonderful mother, aunt, cook, and neighbor. _
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares May 26, 1997,
as HELEN GIBSON SIL VIUS DAY in Contra Costa County and wishes her a very happy 90th
birthday.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON May 20, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board members _
present.
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
Jim ogers G e B. 6ilkerna
(Absent)
Donna Gerber Joe Canciamilla
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true a correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
,_of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 20th day of May, 1997 -
- PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
- - Deputy Clerk -
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV -- -