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Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
In the Matter Commending Michael j
Sands for Outstanding Service to the j
Slackhawk and Canyon Lakes j
Geologic Hazard Abatement districts j Resolution No. 981316
WHEREAS, Michael Sands has worked for the Blackhawk and Canyon Lakes
Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts (GHADs)for twelve years; and
WHEREAS, Michael Sands has served in the capacity of Construction and
Maintenance Superintendent for both the Blackhawk and Canyon Lakes GHADs for
approximately eight years; and
WHEREAS, Michael has extensive experience in responding to, and assisting
with, the repair of landslides and landslide related worts in the GHADs and surrounding
areas; and
WHEREAS, due to the untimely death of the former General Manager of the
GHADs, combined with the disastrous effects of El Nino, Michael has absorbed
additional responsibility in order to assure that the residents of Blackhawk and Canyon
Lakes are serviced at all times; and
WHEREAS, most recently, Michael Sands exemplified the depth of his skills,
resources and commitment during an emergency operation to protect two residences
from a landslide on Chestnut Drive in Blackhawk:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County commends Michael Santis for outstanding service to the Blackhawk and
Canyon Lakes Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts, thanks him for his loyal service to
residents, and looks forward to continuing to work with him in the future.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the June 23,
1898 Minutes of the Board of Supervisors.
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ed by: Witness my hand and the Seal of the Boardffiof Supervisors axed this 23dday of June,
1988.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
" Supervisors and County Administrator.
District [it S or
By: .,.
S Deputy Clerk
Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING )
JUNE 22-28, 1998 AS ) RESOLUTION NO. 98/328
AMATEUR RADIO WEEK )
WHEREAS, more than 2, 700 county residents are licensed amateur radio
operators; and
YMER,EAS, approximately 450 of these operators are members of the
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and provide invaluable
assistance to local government agencies and the general public during
major emergencies; and
WHEREAS, RACES members volunteer their time and equipment to
establish vital emergency communications links during emergencies when
traditional communications systems may be partially or totally inoperable;
and
WHEREAS, the volunteer services of amateur radio operators are also
used during non-emergency times to provide on-site communications for
major public events such as parades, walk=a-thons and bike-a-thous; and
WHEREAS, each year the American Radio Relay League promotes an
Amateur Radio Field Clay during which amateur radio clubs throughout the
United States practice setting up and operating field radio stations in
preparation for handling an actual emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Amateur Radio Field Day, which will be held June 27-28,
1998, also provides an opportunity for members of the public to learn
about the variety of vital services provided by amateur radio operators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of June22-28, 1998
is declared Amateur Radio Week in recognition of Amateur Radio Field
Day and the important public service provided by the amateur radio
operators in Contra Costa County.
i hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Bn rd of Supervisors on the
date shown.
ATTESTED:
Phil Batctre r, Clerk of the bard of
Superv" s and County Administrator.
Deputy Clerk
Orig: Director, OES
CC: County RACES (via) OES