HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06221999 - C30-31 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No.99/320
RECOGNIZING HOWARD W. LEWIS
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
FROM THE BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Howard W. Lewis is retiring from his position of Labor Relations Manager
on July 9, 1999 after twenty years of service to the Bay Area Rapid Transit District; and
WHEREAS, the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work
done by Mr. Lewis in promoting and facilitating equitable and effective labor management
relations by representing and balancing the interest of the Bay Area Transit District employees,
managers, governing bodies and customers; and
WHEREAS, MT. Lewis is recognized by his staff and colleagues as an inspirational and
proactive leader for his many contributions in the labor relations field; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis is respected by the employees of the Bay Area Rapid Transit
District for his expertise and ability to foster and nurture in others the development of creative
and innovative ideas in promoting labor peace; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis is well regarded by the community as a teacher and
neighborhood mediator bringing persons of diverse interests together to find mutually acceptable
solutions.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby express sincere appreciation and thanks to Howard W.
Lewis on the occasion of his retirement from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District in recognition
of the loyal and dedicated service which he has contributed over a period of twenty years.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 22nd day of June,
1999.
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Donna Gerber strict III Mark DeSaulnier,District IV
Jo� p�qAciAilla, Chair, District V
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WHEREAS,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith remained devoted to each other for
44 years, until Conrad Smith's death in 1994;and
WHEREAS; Joe Torp taught art at Antioch High School for 31 years and
Conrad Smith taught speech at Pittsburg Junior High School for 15 years;
and
WHEREAS, in 1988,after retirement,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith:became
lead activists in The Bay Area Network of Gay and Lesbian Educators
(BANGLE) and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays JPFLAG) where
they became an inspiration to all those who worked with them,and
WHEREAS,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith, through their work as co-chairs of
BANGLE,were instrumental in providing the county's schools and libraries
with educational materials about homosexuality that exposes youth to
positive contributions made by gays and lesbians throughout the centuries,
and
WHEREAS,Joe Torp and Conrad Smith have expanded the positive climate
for gays and lesbians in high school by actively supporting the Bobby
Griffith Memorial Scholarship,awarded annually to a Centra Costa County
High School Student who has enhanced the understanding and acceptance
of gay and lesbian students;and
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does
hereby commendJoe Torp and Conrad Smith for their enthusiasm,
involvement and dedication. Their contributions have enhanced the
understanding and increased the acceptance of the gay and lesbian
community.
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PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 22nd Day
of June,A1999.
X:ohn'G1okr,-iDistrIct I yle B. Uilk a,l�strict If
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Donna a er,District#I# Mark Desau#nier,Distrlct IV
oe anciamilla,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this