To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution for Eden Rosekind, Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Rising Star, Good Samaritan.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution recognizing Eren Rosekind as the awardee for the 2026 Youth Hall of Fame, Rising Star: Good Samaritan Award
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
Each year, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors honors a group of students as part of the Youth Hall of Fame Awards during the 32nd Annual Farmworkers’ Rights Movement Celebration.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Eren Rosekind will not be recognized at the annual ceremony to honor a group of students as part of the Youth Hall of Fame Awards
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
In the matter of recognizing Eden Rosekind as the 2026 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Rising Star, Good Samaritan
WHEREAS, Eden Rosekind, a Homeschooled seventh grader, has exemplified the qualities of leadership, good samaritan, and commitment to youth empowerment during her time as a community leader; and
WHEREAS, Eden’s involvement encompasses a broad spectrum of initiatives, including contributions at the RYSE Youth Center, volunteering at Contra Costa homelessness awareness events, assembling hygiene kits for unhoused individuals, and supporting brunches for young parents through Monument Impact; and
WHEREAS, Eden demonstrated her leadership by founding and leading a graphic novel group, “for kids, by kids,” which encourages young readers to explore literary themes and express themselves. Her leadership in local libraries at the age of eight has enriched programs and cultivated a welcoming environment for youth; and
WHEREAS, regardless of location, Eden consistently gives back to every community she becomes part of, offering support for children and care for horses, and a genuine commitment to the diverse communities she serves; and
WHEREAS, Eden passionately advocates at the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor meetings to ensure that young people are heard and represented. Eden Rosekind is an extraordinary young leader whose dedication to community service and youth empowerment has positively touched many lives; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby recognizes Eden Rosekind as the recipient of the 2026 Youth Hall of Fame Award for Rising Star, Good Samaritan. Honoring her embodiment of the principles of service, integrity, kindness, activism, and leadership exemplified by the leaders of the Farmworkers Rights Movement.