HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04051988 - 88-157 TSE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF )
RESOLUTION NO. 88/157
Coimnemorating the 46th Anniversary )
of the Fall of Bataan )
WHEREAS, the Fall of Bataan commemorates the surrender on
April 9, 1942 , of about 350 ,000 Philippine and American soldiers who,
through great courage and self-sacrifice, were the last stronghold
against the invaders during World War II ; and
WHEREAS, the surrender was followed by the infamous Bataan
Death March in which thousands were killed and survivors were led into
concentration camps;
WHEREAS, Bataan was recaptured in February 1945 by General
Douglas MacArthur and is now a Philippine national shrine;
WHEREAS, the Fall of Bataan is one of World War II 's most
significant events in which Americans and Filipinos fought gallantly
side by side with great sacrifice and devotion for freedom and
democracy; and
WHEREAS, the Fil-American Association will sponsor a dinner
to commemorate the 46th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on April 9,
1988 ; and
WHEREAS, this annual event honors those who fought in the
infamous World War II battle and serves as an celebration of the
spirit of patriotism, courage and self-sacrifice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors does hereby join the Filipino-American community
in commemorating the 46th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and
commends the Fil-American Association of Pittsburg for its valuable
contribution to our diversified community through the promotion and
presentation of the Filipino culture to our citizens;
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on
this 5th day of April, 1988.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a resolution entered on the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the seal
of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 5th day of
April, 1988.
PHIL BATCHELOR, County
Administrator and Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
by
Deputy
Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Torlakson
District Five