To: Board of Supervisors
From: Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title: ADOPT Resolution to honor and recognize the life of John Timothy "Tim" Stone for his longstanding service, advocacy, and contributions to local commerce, community volunteerism, and the Pittsburg community, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution to honor and recognize the life of Charles Smith for his longstanding service, advocacy, and contributions to education and the Pittsburg community, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact.
BACKGROUND:
John Timothy "Tim" Stone was a prominent local business owner, community volunteer, and a widely respected civic leader in the City of Pittsburg, California. A veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Tim maintained a lifelong commitment to local enterprise, youth mentorship, and steadfast civic responsibility. He was married to his wife, Cecilia, for fifty-eight years, raising a family that became deeply rooted in the East County community.
For over thirty-eight years, he successfully owned and operated Ready Print, establishing the business as a staple of municipal commerce, while simultaneously contributing as a long-standing member of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Influenced by a profound personal belief that civic duty is a sacred responsibility, Tim’s community involvement included serving with outstanding distinction as a member and immediate past president of the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg, where he established the enduring Kiwanis See’s Candies program to generate vital funding for localized civic projects.
Tim also dedicated his time, leadership, and wisdom to empowering the next generation of leaders through local youth mentorship programs, including the Key Club, and found great joy as an avid gardener, cultivating goodwill and camaraderie throughout Contra Costa County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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In the Matter of, the Recognition of the Life, Service, and Lasting Legacy of John Timothy "Tim" Stone
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone was a dedicated leader, veteran, esteemed business owner, and beloved pillar of the Pittsburg community whose integrity, generosity, and deep-seated belief that civic duty was a sacred responsibility left an indelible mark throughout Contra Costa County; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone, alongside his beloved wife Cecilia, successfully owned and operated Ready Print for over thirty-eight years, while simultaneously serving as a dedicated, long-standing member of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, firmly establishing his place as a vital cornerstone of local commerce and community development; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone served with outstanding distinction as a driving force within the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg, most recently leading the organization as its immediate past president and establishing the enduring Kiwanis See’s Candies program, a vital fundraising initiative that continues to support localized community projects; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone possessed a profound passion for youth mentorship, generously dedicating his time, leadership, and wisdom to empowering the next generation of civic leaders through his steadfast support of local youth leadership programs, including the Key Club, and various community-based organizations; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone found great peace and joy as an avid, passionate gardener, cultivating beauty in the soil just as he nurtured growth, camaraderie, and goodwill in the hearts of his neighbors and peers; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone modeled a life characterized by honor, patriotism, and faithful service to his country, which culminated in a legacy permanently honored with full military honors at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone was a profoundly devoted family man whose life was anchored by his fifty-eight years of marriage to his wife Cecilia, his love for his daughters Teresa and Monica, his strong bonds with his sons-in-law Juan and Fred, and his immense pride as a grandfather to Taylor, Elena, Eva, Amalia, and Émile; and
Whereas, John Timothy "Tim" Stone’s extraordinary service, enduring kindness, and professional achievements continue to live on through the community organizations he strengthened, the local commerce he advanced, and the spirit of joyful fellowship he inspired in others throughout Contra Costa County.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize and honor the life, service, and lasting legacy of John Timothy "Tim" Stone, and extend its deepest commendation and gratitude for his extraordinary dedication to serving the residents of Pittsburg and East Contra Costa County.