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IN THE MATTER OF CONGRATULATING RESOLUTION NO. 2006/116
THE HONORABLE JOSEPH M. GOMES,
SAN PABLO COUNCIL MEMBER,
ON HIS 90TIl BIRTHDAY, AND PROCLAIMING
MARCH 25, 2006 AS "JOE GOMES.DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, On March 25, 2006 San Pablo Council Member Joseph Gomes celebrates his
90t1' Birthday; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gomes has .l)een;amet lie :of-the, San Pablo City Council for 29 years;
and ranks as one of the oldest:serving couiicil members in the state, with the longest
continuous record of service; a d
WHEREAS, Mr..Goi ies' service on the Citv Council includes`'seven terms as mayor;
WHEREAS, Mr. Gomes was born iii.San Jose, California; on March 25 1916 and moved
to the city of San Pablo in 1925- and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gomes attended local public- schools aiid -is a graduate of Richinond
High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gomes served. on the city's Planning Commission ; and Housing
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Authority.;before being. elected to the..: City Cotiricil, :and is....active in tzumerous
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corrimunity organize tions; including being a lifetime member. of. the San Pablo
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C-camber o f:( onlmerce;.and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gomes has improved the quality of life for.Sail Pablo::and West County
residents through his work bn issues;related to transportation, education, solid waste,
parks ane recreation. , seiuors .and health care;:::,"And
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WHEREAS, ` 1r. GoTnes is kiiown for his-tireless:.dedication acidrcommitinent to the
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residents of the-Cit,::of San Pablo, his strongwor k etliic and his balanced approach
to all issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT::RESOLVED.::that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors congratulates the .1ionorable_ Oseph Gomes on turning 90 years of age,
and on his impressive and inspiring record of service on the San Pablo City Council,
and declares March 25, 2006 as Joe Gomes Day in Contra Costa County.
JOHN GIOIA
N Chair i 1
District]. Su xrvtsor
AYLE B. UILKEMA ^ VIA Y N. PIEI'HO
District 11 Supc.rviso.r ist.rict III Supeti-v.•s r.�
1 MARK DeSAULNIER
EDERAL D. GLOVER
DistrictIV Su pemsor. '' :._ District V Supervisor.
.7 if,. 'A'.+R"{aF;Y.+°za•:'L"�•y;g ,k r.. I herehy certify that this is a Iruc and correct copy of an action taken
.n,;r and entered on the minutes of the Board of Super-visors on the date
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shown:
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