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IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2001/ 252
JUNE 23 AND 24, 2001 AS
AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAYS
WHEREAS, more than 2,700 County residents are licensed amateur radio operators; and
WHEREAS, approximately 450 of the operators are members of the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services (RACES) and provide invaluable assistance to local government agencies and the general public
during major emergencies; and
WHEREAS, RACES members volunteer their time and equipment to establish vital emergency
communication links during emergencies when traditional communications systems may be partially or totally
inoperable; and
WHEREAS, the volunteer services of amateur radio operators are also used during non-emergency times to
provide on-site communications for major public events such as parades, walk-a-thons and bike-a-thons; and
WHEREAS, the Amateur Radio Field Days, which will be held June 23 and 24, 2001, also provides an
opportunity for members of the public to learn about the variety of vital services provided by amateur radio
operators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby
proclaim the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2001 as Amateur Radio Field Days in recognition of the important
public service provided by the amateur radio operators in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 19th day of June, 2001.
INTRODUCED BY:
ZAYVE . {EMA, Chair JOHN GIOIA
District ervisor District I Supervisor
DO GERBER MARK DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
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.
John Sw County Adm' istrator and ae k of the Board of Supervisors.
By
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