HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04042000 - C.26C.27C.28 In the Matter of the Retirement of the }
Honorable Richard L. Patsey, }
judge of the Superior Court, Contra Costa County) RESOLUTION NO. 2000/128
Whereas Richard L. Patsey graduated from U.C. Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
in 1960, and served the State Legislature as an intern under a Ford Foundation study grant
and, a year later, became a lawyer for the State Assembly Judiciary Committee in San
Francisco; and
Whereas in 1963, he became a Deputy District Attorney for Contra Costa County
and subsequently left to take a position with the Alameda County Public Defender's Office;
and
Whereas judge Patsey was appointed Special Counsel to the California Constitution
Revision Commission in Sacramento in 1955 and was the author of the Commissions'
1955 Report; and
Whereas judge Patsey entered private practice in San Francisco in 1958 and
eventually became a partner in the law firm of Leonard & Patsey; and
Whereas he was appointed to the Contra Costa County Bench in February 1980 by
Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown Jr., was elected in 1982, and re-elected in 1988 and
1994; and
Whereas judge Patsey assumed a leadership role in this County, serving as Juvenile
Court Judge from 1980 to 1984; Supervising judge of Civil Fast Track from 1988 to 1990;
Supervising Criminal Judge from 1993 to 1997, and Presiding judge in 1992, in which
capacity he was instrumental in developing a successful pre-trial program for resolving
cases as early as possible and is credited by local attorneys for nearly single-handedly
reducing the court's caseload to a manageable level; and
Whereas in 1987, judge Patsey was a faculty member of the California Continuing
Judicial Studies Program Mid-Career judges College; Professor of Law from 1983 to1986
for the John F. Kennedy University in Walnut Creek; in 1984, a faculty member of the
California judges College in Berkeley; and an instructor at McGeorge College of Law (now
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law), Sacramento in 1961; and
Whereas, judge Patsey is married to his wife Lois, has two adult children, enjoys
music, reading, tennis, skiing and backpacking;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board takes great pleasure in
congratulating judge Richard L. Patsey on his valuable service to the community, to his
profession, to Contra Costa County and, most importantly, on his devotion to the cause of
justice, and wishes him and his family many wonderful, exciting and fulfilling years of
retirement.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VDT F THE Bo upervisors members present
this 4`h Day of April 2000.
Donna Gerber at-
r-1 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.
Anested: April 4,2000
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
CoUDLY Adminisirator
By-- Gxt tC.0 . Deputy
tESOLUTION NO. 2000/128
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring Dori Parley,
Director of Maintenance & Operations )
at Mt. Diablo Unified School District ) RESOLUTION NO. 2000/147
TVIEREAS Don Farley began his career with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in
1979 as a Locksmith,/Carpenter. In 1982 he became the Custodial Supervisor, and then
Operations Manager, and
4 EREAS In April 1985, Don became the Director of Maintenance and Operations. He
implemented a reorganization plan to improve services to schools. As a result of his leadership,
maintenance and operations improved services and increased efficiency to a higher level of
satisfaction, and
U EREAS Don Farley's knowledge and expertise of the facilities throughout the district were
instrumental in the success of passing "Measure A". He managed a $90 Million Capital
Improvement Program with no additional administrative staffing, and
14WERE S There is a vast list of"Measure A"projects throughout the district that have been
accomplished during Don's tenure. Some of the "visible" district and community projects are:
multi-use rooms at elementary schools, gyms at middle schools, turf renovation, and improved
accessibility for students as well as community members; and
9W'EREAS; From joint use agreements such as the Foothill Gym, to the construction of
Diablo View Middle School and the Central Services Complex, Don established and maintained
a good working relationship with the cities that the district sues; and
4 EREAS, Through the years Don has responded to all school emergencies: fire, floods and
earthquakes. His endless dedication to serve the students and community of this district are
outstanding.
.IVC,7W, THEREFORE, BEITRESO"LVE'D, that we the County Board of Supervisors for
Contra Costa County proclaim Wednesday, April 12, 2000 as Don Farley Recognition Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors declare April 12, 2004, a day dedicated to Don Farley for his outstanding
dedication and service to the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
PASSED AND ADO=D ON, APRIL 4, 2000 by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
M k DeSaulni r
John Gioia Gay . Ul ma
Donna Gber Chair oe Canciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and coir ct 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 day of April 4, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
Byy
Deputy Clerk
Introduced �, r
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
l> 2 d
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclaiming International Building Safety Week )
April 3 -- 10, 2000 ) Resolution NTT. 2000/143
WHEREAS, the Building Inspection Department wishes to promote the use and
understanding of construction and building code worldwide;
WHEREAS,the Building Inspection Department personnel wishes to demonstrate to the
People they serve how the construction of safe, sound and accessible buildings is
achieved.
WHEREAS, Code Officials from around the world will be actively endorsing
International Building Safety Week with the goal of increasing public awareness of the
considerable life-safety services available from their building departments.
WHEREAS, additional goals are to enhance communication among building
departments, community residents, and local builders and developers and to help reduce
misunderstandings during construction;
WHEREAS, this event's focus is international, reflecting the decision of the U.S. model
code groups to join forces and face the future of codes and standards together in our ever-
shrinking global economy.
AND WHEREAS, International Building Safety Week is the perfect opportunity to help
promote a lasting public interest in the operations of building departments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we the County Board of Supervisors for
Contra Costa proclaim April 3 -- 10, 2000, as International Safety Building Week and
encourage all citizens to participate in understanding the important and complex job of
building officials in building safe communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON APRIL 4, 2000 by unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
I herby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the
minutes of Board of Supervisors o e aforesaid
Donna Gerber strict III
John M. Gioia, District I Mark Digaulnier,District IV
IV_G e B.�Uilkernrw'rDikstrict II o anciamilla, District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
4thDay of April 2000.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By ,Deputy