HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 02061996 - 96-038 Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION NO. 96/38
HAROLD E. WIGHT, A.A.E., MANAGER OF AIRPORTS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES THAT:
WHEREAS, Harold E. Wight, A.A.E., Manager of Airports, Contra Costa County, since May 1982, has
made significant contributions benefiting the aviation industry, airport management profession, and the
County.
WHEREAS, one of the most significant contributions of Mr. Wight's career culminated with the recent
opening of the new Contra Costa County Byron Airport. In the currently difficult climate that general
aviation airports operate in, with airport after airport closing or restricting operations due to financial
constraints or urbanization pressures, it is a very positive sign when an airport manager reverses the trend
by constructing and opening a new facility.
WHEREAS, another significant accomplishment of his career has been the aggressive community relations
outreach program undertaken at Buchanan Field Airport in Contra Costa County, California. Mr. Wight
developed an airport promotional committee comprised of airport tenants, users, and neighbors that meets
regularly to promote the airport within the community it serves.
WHEREAS, some of the particularly successful examples of these programs include the annual Santa Claus
Skydive, where Santa and his elves skydive onto the airport to meet local children and pass out goodies
benefiting the Contra Costa Food Bank. Mr. Wight organizes an annual aviation career day, geared to high
school and college-age students, encouraging them to pursue careers in aviation. He also developed the Boys
Ranch Work Program, in cooperation with a local work ranch for troubled boys, providing them with the
opportunity to work, and be compensated for their labor.
WHEREAS,the intern training program implemented at Contra Costa County Airports under the direction
of Mr. Wight benefits the County, the interns, and serves as an excellent working model for other airports
nationwide. Under this program, airport managers-to-be are hired into their first job and provided with an
invaluable two year entry level experience. To date, three candidates have successfully completed the
program.
WHEREAS, in recognition of his many contributions, the American Association of Airport Executives has
awarded Harold E. Wight their 1996 Distinguished Service Award.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby
recognize Harold E. Wight, A.A.E., as winner of the 1996 Distinguished Service Award, one of the
American Association of Airport Executive's highest levels of recognition, for his many contributions to the
airport management profession and to the aviation industry in Contra Costa County and the United States
of America.
ADOPTED this 6th Day of February, 1996, by unanimous vote of the Board Members present.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED: February6, 1996
Phil Batchelor Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and C A nistrator
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