HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03081994 - 94-139 IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN SPARACINO] RESOLUTION NUMBER 94/139
AS RECIPIENT OF MARTINEZ ]
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ]
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ]
WHEREAS, John Sparacino a dedicated,. kind, truly devoted native son of Martinez,
born to an Italian fishing family with deep roots in the history of Martinez; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino spent his boyhood developing his deep love for his
community, and demonstrated this by his fine work with the Boys and Girls Club,
Bethel Auxiliary of Jobs Daughters, Masonic Lodge, and as a board member at St.
Catherine School; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino showed true allegiance to his Country by serving with
honor and distinction in the United States Navy as a Radioman during World War
II and later as the Post Commander for the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino returned to his home in Martinez to begin a long and
successful career in the retail business with his brother, those years of
invaluable experience lead to another career in the field of banking as Vice
President of Eureka Federal Savings ; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino spent innumerable hours and boundless energy serving the
residents of his community, a commitment that remains unduplicated; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino has shown himself to be a dedicated public servant by
his selection and service on the Martinez Water Advisory Committee, Cemetery
Commission, as Chair of the County Grand Jury, and current. President of the
Martinez Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino showed his true devotion to the citizens of Martinez by
serving as a member of the City Council for twelve years and as the first elected
Mayor of Martinez; and
WHEREAS, John Sparacino's commitment to preserving the rich history of Martinez
helped him lead the campaign to successfully save the Borland Home, currently the
Martinez Museum; and
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, because of
his undaunted commitment and exemplary service to the citizens of Martinez as
well as the people of Contra Costa County are honored to recognize and
congratulate
JOHN SPARACINO `
AS MARTINEZ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE !.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT FOR 1993 }
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.j F SMITH
Sup rvisor, District II
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 8th day of February 1994.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supe visors and
Count - dmin trato
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