HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03151988 - 88-125 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of
Designation of the Week
of March 13 as "Honor RESOLUTION NO. 88/125
the Irish Week"
WHEREAS for time immemorial the date of March 17th,
designated as Saint Patrick' s Date, is special to the Irish and
others of good spirit;
WHEREAS the Irish are worthy of honor and recognitions
as true patriots having participated in the American Revolution and
the political development of this great nation to a notable degree;
WHEREAS the Irish with their fighting spirit, bravery
and commitment have served their country at time of war throughout
our history;
WHEREAS the Emerald Isle and its people are lovers of
legend, fantasy, poetry and literature, and have thereby
contributed to our cultural heritage and imagination;
WHEREAS the Irish, through good taste and example taught
us to appreciate the humble potato;
WHEREAS Contra Costa County has been served well by the
descendents of these great people;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA hereby DESIGNATES the
week of March 13th as "Honor the Irish Week in Contra Costa
County. "
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DETERMINES that the week of March 13th is to be celebrated in the'
traditional manner of "wearing the green. "
PASSED on March 15, 1988, by unanimous vote of the Board
Members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal
of the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 15th day of
March 1988
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By 0�'?XZOt�
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by:
S rVisor TamPowers
District I
............