HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 06101997 - 97-275 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 97/275
JUNE 21, 1997 AS "DR. JOSE RIZAL DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Dr.Jose Rizal is a national hero of the Philippines who was born in 1861 and died in
1896. Dr. Rizal is recognized as a hero, patriot, author, psychologist, doctor, and master of many
disciplines; and
WHEREAS, Dr.Jose Rizal dedicated his life to reforming the Philippine government, defending
the rights of the Filipino citizens, and championing the recognition and respect for their individual
freedoms and human rights; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jose Rizal is a recognized hero being celebrated by the Filipino community this
year with the theme of "Vision for the Social and Political Reform Through Peaceful
Means." The Pinole Library is sponsoring an event on June 21, 1997 at the Pinole Library. The
Pinole Library has the largest collection of Filipiniana materials in the United States and is home to an
extensive collection of Dr. Rizal's original works; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jose Rizal is a national treasure of the Philippines and the Filipino-American
population of Contra Costa County. His philosophy of non-violence parallels that of Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi in the quest for civil rights and fair treatment for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
does hereby declare June 21, 1997 as:
DR. JOSE RIZAL DA Y
for his inspiration to all the citizens of Contra Costa County.
PASSED by vote of the Board of Supervisors members present on this 10th day of June, 1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
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AYLE A. ARICKEMA 41M R44LERS
District II Super ' r District I Supervisor
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DONNA qUIBER, MARK DESAULNIER, Chair
District III Supdrvisor District IV Supervisor
J CANCIAMILLA
District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor, County Administrator and Clerk of the
Board of Su
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Deputy Clerk