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BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLU77ONC0A&LENDING Resolution No. 97/251
STANFORD E. DA VIS
FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE
WHEREAS, The County of Contra Costa has taken a lead role in the development of roads,
bridges,flood control facilities, transit services, airports,parks and trails throughout the County
and recognizes and values the vital importance of the development of public works to the economic
well being of the County and its Cities and to the maintenance of their quality of life;and
WHEREAS,Stanford E Davis began work W fo►r Contra Costa County as a Junior Civil Engineer
in February 1960, working on various road and drainage projects and earning his Professional
Engineer's license in the State of California;and
WHEREAS,Mr.Davis left County employment to become Assistant City Engineer for the City of
Antioch, California in November, 1964,and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was promoted to City Engineer of Antioch in January, 1969 and to Public Works
Director/City Engineer in July, 1978;and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis has been an outspoken, energetic and tireless proponent of public works
throughout Contra Costa County and beyond during his 19 years as Public Works Director at
Antioch, including:
Active, continuous service in the Contra Costa County Engineering Advisory
Committee, twice serving as its Chairman,
Serving as Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee in support of
Contra Costa County's Measure C sales tans for transportation during the
first campaign and again serving on the Committee during the second
successful campaign.
Active membership in the Municipal Public Works Officers Association,
including twice serving as Chair,
Serving as Cities Representative to the American Water Works Association,
Serving on the Technical Advisory Committee to the Contra Costa County
Solid Waste Committee,
Very active membership and support for the National Society of Professional
Engineers, including numerous terms as an officer or committee chair,
NOW, Therefore,Be It Resolved that the Barad ofSupervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby
publicly recognize and express its appreciation for the contribution Mr. Davis has made to Contra
Costa County, to the City of Antioch. and to his profession.
1 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 20th day of May, 1997
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
Depury Clerk