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IN THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION NO. 2000/188
ROSS HUBBARD
TOWN OF MORAGA MANAGER
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RESIGNATION
WHEREAS, ROSS HUBBARD has served as an exemplary leader by modeling the highest community standards for
the Eagle Scouts and their civic projects;and
WHEREAS, ROSS HUBBARD served as a member of the Lamorinda School Bus Transportation Joint Powers
Authority in the years of its formation;and
WHEREAS, ROSS HUBBARD served as a contributing and original member of the Central Contra Costa Solid'Waste
Authority;and
WHEREAS, ROSS HUBBARD served as Town Manager for the past eleven years with a calming business like and
gentlemanly manner with leadership that has provided direction through two General Plans for the Town of Moraga,and
WHEREAS, ROSS HUBBARD has made the community a better place by touching many lives in the community with
his support of programs such the Moraga Beautification Project, the annual Fourth of July Celebration,the 25`"
Anniversary Celebration and the expansion of the Moraga Commons Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor
and commend
Upon his resignation and wish him all the best in thefuture.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present on this 25th day of April,2000.
INTRODUCED BY:
GA I'LE BM L EMAihGIDIA
istrict IIS sor D trict I Supervisor
DONNA R ER,Chair MARK DeSAULNIER
District I Supervisor District IV Supervisor
ABSENT
JOE CANCL4MILL4
District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
,
Deputy Clerk
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In the Matter of Commending Resolution No. 2000/171
Machrina Blasdell for her Ministry
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2000 we celebrate the Ministry of Machrina Blasdell for her twelve years
of service as Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, with selfless devotion she embraced congregations and faith organizations that
represent the diverse population of Contra Costa County in order to unite the faith community; and
WHEREAS, she administered council actions and formed a presence in the community where
the wisdom of faith traditions is revered and where the deepest values of people are respected; and
WHEREAS, through the Council, she advocated for the equal treatment of all of the people of
Contra Costa County and provided a forum to bring representatives from every level of the county
together so meaningful consultation could take place;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLVED that Machrina
Blasdell be commended for her service and her values and strength of character that provided for the
advocacy of spiritual development;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Machrina's actions serve as an example for all citizens to be of
service to others and to make a positive difference in the community.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 25th day of
April, 2000.
DONNA BER
Chairwoman
District III Supervisor
JOIOIA GAYLE B. ILKEMA
Ili ct I Supervisor District II Supervisor
" . ABSENT
MARK DeSAULNIER JOE CANCIAMILLA
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
PHIL BATCHELOR
County Administrator
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: April 25,2000
PHIL BATCHELOR,clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County
�.Administrator
By Deputy
Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa County, State of California
In the matter of Proclaiming )
May 7-13,2000 as Juror Appreciation ) RESOLUTION NO.2000/192
Week in Contra Costa County __ _ )
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of California
provide for trial by jury as an essential right of citizenship;and
WHEREAS,the right to a trial by jury is one of the core values of American citizenship;and
WHEREAS,the obligation and privilege to serve as a juror are as fundamental to our democracy as the right
to vote;and
WHEREAS, service by a cross section of local citizens as jurors is indispensable to the judicial system and in
particular to the justice in Contra Costa County;and
WHEREAS,a continuing and imperative goal for the courts,the bar,and civic organizations is to ensure that
jury selection and jury service are fair,effective, and not unduly burdensome on our community;and
WHEREAS,the legislature of the State of California has mandated that courts make jury service more
convenient by shortening the time a person is required to serve to one day or one trial on or before January 1,2000;
and
WHEREAS,the One-Day/One-Trial term of jury service was adopted in Contra Costa County in 1993,in the
interest of reducing the burden of jury service for citizens and employers of this community;and
WHEREAS,the California Legislature has declared that the second full week in May of each year shall be
proclaimed and celebrated as annual Juror Appreciation Week throughout the state.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors, together with the California
Legislature,the Superior Court of California,County of Contra Costa,the Judicial Council of California,the Jury
Education Management Forum,and trial courts statewide,are committed to the following goals:
0 Encouraging all citizens to support the jury system and appear when summoned for service,thereby
fulfilling this most important civic responsibility shared by every member of a democracy;
♦ Applauding the efforts of jurors who fulfill this most important civic duty;
�► Recognizing employers who fulfill their civic responsibility by supporting employees who are called
upon to serve as jurors;
Promoting equal justice by ensuring that the responsibility of jury service is shared fairly among citizens
and that a fair cross section of the community is called for jury service;and
♦ Ensuring that all jurors are treated with the courtesy and respect due to a valued participant in the justice
process.
BE IT FURTHER.RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, does hereby
SUPPORT and PROCLAIM the week of May 7-13,2000,as Juror Appreciation Week in honor of the thousands of
citizens who support the jury system,thereby making the cherished right of trial by jury a reality.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this 25d day of April,2000.
Donna Gerber,D' #3(Chair
J i a,District 1 Gayle Uilkema, istrict#2
ABSENT
Mark De Saulnier,District#4 Joe Canciamilla,District 45
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and 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 25`x'day of April,2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR,County Administrator
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
ByJ"'3`"1-
Deputy Clerk
Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa.County,State of California
IN THE MATTER OF ENDORSING THE } RESOLUTION NO.2000/194
"REINVESTING-IN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC )
SCHOOLS"INTIATIVE AND REACHING THE)
NATIONAL AVERAGE IN SCHOOL FUNDING)
WHEREAS,the Constitution of the state of California stipulates that K-12 education
shall have first priority among the expenditures of the state's public funds; and
WHEREAS,public education is the single most important public investment in our
nation's future and funding must be sufficient to meet the educational needs of our
students; and
WHEREAS,the success of the state's economic future is dependent on a highly skilled
citizenry with advanced educational competence; and
WHEREAS, California currently ranks 50'x'in class size,and 51`in instructional
computers per student;and
WHEREAS, California's public school funding is 4e in the nation and more than
$1000 per student below the national average; and
WHEREAS,California has recently enacted the nation's most rigorous standards for all
students along with a new assessment and accountability system; and _
WHEREAS,California has a dire shortage of teachers who are qualified to deliver the
new state standards; and
WHEREAS,the"Reinvesting in California Schools Act" ballot initiative will bring
California to the national average in per student funding for education;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County supports the passage of the"Reinvesting in California Schools Act"and
encourages participation in Sacramento on May 8, 2000 for Action Day for Schools rally.
Introduced by:
I hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and correct copy of an order
entered on the Minutes of the Board
of Supervisors.
Donna Ge Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Supervisor, District III Board of Supervisors affixed this
25'x'day of April, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator.
By ".
Deputy Clerk