HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 06231987 - 87-376 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Recognizing)
Concord Chamber of Commerce ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/376
upon their 50th Anniversary )
The Concord Chamber of Commerce is recognized today for its 50
years of dedication of service to the citizens of Concord. The
Concord Chamber of Commerce was founded on January 14, 1911. The
Chamber was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization
in November 8, 1937 . Early issues for the Chamber were:
urging better service from the telephone company; fighting for
better signage at Concord' s train station; building a swimming
pool, establishing a farmer ' s egg and poultry exchange, working
for lower fire insurance rates; and opposing the division of
Contra Costa County.
During the 1950 ' s Concord' s population grew from 6,953 to 36,208 .
The Chamber played a prominent role in attacting new businesses ,
such as The Park & Shop Center.
Concord became the largest city in Contra Costa County during the
1960' s. During this time there was the completion of Willow Pass
Road to Contra Costa Boulevard, a new Concord Inn and Sun Valley
Mall.
The Chamber pushed for the formation of the Concord Redevelopment
Agency during the 1970 ' s. The Chamber' s first "Discover Concord"
Day was the catalyst behind Redevelopment projects like Concord
Centre, Bank of America Tech Center, One & Two Corporate Center
and Airport Plaza.
The 1980 ' s have seen the Chamber' s membership swell to over 1,100
members. The Chamber' s support was crucial in successfully
obtaining approvals for the initiation of PSA Airline service at
Buchanan Field.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors that
the Concord Chamber of Commerce be commended for its years of
service to the citizens of Concord and honored on its 50th
Anniversay.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on June 23, 1987 by unanimous vote of the
Board members present. !�
/ Sunne Wright McPeak, Chair
C
s Na y C. Fanden
Robert I . Schroder Tom Torlakson
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 June 23, 1987 .
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors and affixed
this 23rd. day of June , 1987 .
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County
Adminstrator.
By
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Introduced by Supervisor
Sunne Wright McPeak
Chair of the Board