HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04172007 - C.17 IN THE MATTER OF CELEBRATING RESOLUTION NO. 2007/191
THE INSPIRATIONAL LIFE AND
CONTRIBUTIONS OF FRED HARRIS
Whereas, Freddie Lee Harris (Fred) had a long history working for the betterment of youth, families and
communities in West Contra Costa; and
Whereas, Fred was born in Monroe,Louisiana in 1945 and moved to Richmond, California in.1946; and
Whereas, Fred attended school ui:tlie Richmond Unified,,School District and graduated from Harry Ells
High School in 1963;and': : .
Whereas, Fred trained as an electrician and pursed his vocation:as:.:a'electrician for.35 years; and
Whereas, lied Harris volunteered his coaching shills to die champion Richmond Steelers organization
for 27 seasons;and
Whereas, Fred Harris devoted himself to five Steelers teams, which consist of players frorn.the ages of 6
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to 14 years of age who often came fromtroubled homes in s.otnc of the most impoverished
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neighborhoods; an
Whereas,red Ha.t.ris was. a dynamic coach: co.mtmttted, outspoken,..motivating,:and always respectful
of othe:..rs, and Nvas tcrtned b. the Contra Costa 1'imes as.a Youth Football Coach and "Richmond
.icon"
and
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Whereas,As the head coach;.Fred 14arris treated his team:;.players as �vell:as th err family.members �vith
dignity and respect; and
Whereas, Coach.,fred Harris is;watinly remembered fi7r:;:lus itmpact on:tl?eWest County Collin unity and
for his unselfish dedicatidn to the.Richmond.Steelers Organization;
NOW THEREFORE.BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of.Supervisors Honors the dedicated life of
Freddie Harris who has:left in body but not in s
Chair
District III Supervisor
I JOHN GIOIA s / GAYLE B. UILKEMA
District 1 Supervisor �District II Supervisor
SUSAN A. BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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I hereby ccrhh,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
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shown:
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00 ATIT'S ED: April 17,2007
�0 _ G 101IN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and Counts
sra c0110 Adnvnistrator
ByDeputy
lnh:7dileed Gy S'i0_ervisor Gioia, Di.tttict 1