HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03221994 - 94-176 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring )
BEN RUSSELL ) RESOLUTION NO. 941176
WHEREAS, Ben Russell is an outstanding citizen of Contra Costa County, which is evidenced
by his many contributions to the community, and
WHEREAS, Ben is a retired employee of the Contra Costa County Public Works Department and
was the first County Retirement Administrator and served on the Retirement Board for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Ben is a strong supporter of Phoenix Programs Incorporated, a non-profit
organization which serves the mentally disabled. Due to Ben's dedicated volunteerism, Phoenix
named an award in his honor, the Ben Russell Award, of which he was the first recipient and
is annually presented to those who are committed to serving the mentally disabled; and
WHEREAS, Ben is also involved in the National Women's Political Caucus and has lent his
talent to many political campaigns. His involvement led to his becoming the Co-Chair of the
McPeak Breakfast Council, a title he has held for the past 16 years; and
WHEREAS, another philanthropic effort of Ben's is SHELTER, Inc. He has been there since
the inception of this organization which strives to serve the homeless population of our county,
and his contributions have allowed SHELTER, Inc. to thrive; and
WHEREAS, Ben is a great friend to our community and is an all-around great man. We are all
fortunate to have benefitted from his dedication, and we thank and commend Ben for his
tremendous efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors honors BEN RUSSELL
and wishes him continued success with his volunteer endeavors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON March 22, 1994, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
nne Wright McPeak
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Gayle Bishop 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 the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 22nd day of March, 1994.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Sunne Wright McPeak,
District IV