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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