To: Board of Supervisors
From: Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title: Proclamation Recognizing the 80th Anniversary of Bayo Vista First Baptist Church
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-Proclamation Recognizing the 80th Anniversary of Bayo Vista First Baptist Church
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF
Proclamation Recognizing the 80th Anniversary of Bayo Vista First Baptist Church
WHEREAS, Bayo Vista First Baptist Church has been an integral part of the Rodeo community for 80 years, serving as a source of inspiration and a beacon of hope for residents and families in Rodeo, California; and
WHEREAS, the church has consistently demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community service by providing critical resources such as feeding the homeless, distributing clothing, and spearheading impactful outreach programs that enhance the lives of those in need; and
WHEREAS, Bayo Vista First Baptist Church continues to foster a safe, welcoming, and spiritually enriching environment for the community, creating a space where individuals can worship, grow, and unite in faith and fellowship; and
WHEREAS, the church will commemorate this historic 80-year milestone with a joyous celebration on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., under the theme, "Jesus is still in the Midst" - Isaiah 12:6, which reflects the enduring strength, faith, and resilience of the church and its congregation; and
WHEREAS, for eight decades, Bayo Vista First Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of spiritual guidance and community support, uplifting its members and strengthening the broader Rodeo community through worship, service, and unity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County formally recognizes and extends its deepest gratitude to Bayo Vista First Baptist Church for 80 years of remarkable service and dedication, profoundly enriching the Rodeo community and making it a better place to live, worship, and thrive.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, do hereby commend and congratulate Bayo Vista First Baptist Church on its 80th Anniversary and proclaim February 2025 as a time to honor and celebrate the church’s legacy of faith, service, and community impact.
Signed,
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors