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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 4, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Canciamilla
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Urgency Item Regarding Commending John "Jack"McMahon on his
Retirement as a Courtroom Clerk
The following item was brought to the attention of Board Members after the agenda was
posted, and the Board unanimously agreed on the need to take action.
Chair Canciamilla,moved to approve Resolution 99/229, and Supervisor Uilkema
seconded the motion.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Resolution No. 99/229 is
ADOPTED.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
Attested: .May 4 L99
Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board
of Supe I rs and County Administrator
By:
Deputy Clerk
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIr jRNIA
In the Matter of Commending
John "Jack" McMahon Aesolution No. 99/229
on the Occasion of His Retirement as a
Courtroom Clerk of Thirty-six Years--the
last twenty-nine In Contra Costa County
WHEREAS ,lack McMahon has served as a Courtroom Clerk in Contra Costa County
since June of 1970 (nearly twenty-nine years); and
WHEREAS before answering the call to this county he had served as a Courtroom Clerk
in Santa Clara County for over seven years; and
WHEREAS Mr. McMahon has served four judges Individually and five generations of
Superior Court Judges in Martinez and Richmond; and
WHEREAS his fellow clerks recognized his skills and expertise by electing him President
of the California Superior Court Clerics' Association (1998 & 1989). Enuring his thirty-six
year membership he also served with distinction in other administrative capacities; and
WHEREAS Jack McMahon has consistently been a*concerned citizen» about the
problems facing clerks, attorneys,judges, jurors, and litigants. His good works have
earned the respect of each group for his sensitivity, his humanity, and his personal
knowiedge of the entire legal community; and
WHEREAS Mr. McMahon brought warmth, a quick wit, and a large helping of Irish
blarney to the entire court system. His large stature Is surpassed only by his Sergeant's
presence which includes a powerful, deep voice, a commanding attitude, and a
Midwestern twang in such words as "Walnut Crik", "To witttt," and "aught (for zero). He is
a Superior Court Institution.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Contra Costa hereby congratulates Jack McMahon on the occasion of his retirement,
thanks him for his dedicated service to the courts and the people of this county, and
extends to him and his family its best wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity In
the years to come.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON May 1999, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
presents
"024anclamilla, Chair ,
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Donna ser John Ciola
I r th*this Is s true arxs correct of an actlan
bdm and entered on the rnhuNs of the Bawd of 5upwvfsors
on tt+e daN Whom. Wfttless my hand and of the Board of
Supsrvfsors atfmd this 4th dry at May,IM.
PHIL BATCHELOR,CJwk of the Dowd of ft"vfaocs and
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