To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Report Title: A Resolution Recognizing Patricia Durham for Her Longstanding Civic Service and Contributions to the Contra Costa Community
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
A Resolution Recognizing Patricia Durham for Her Longstanding Civic Service and Contributions to the Contra Costa Community
FISCAL IMPACT:
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BACKGROUND:
Patricia Durham has been a significant and valuable member of the El Cerrito Community for over five decades. She's served, organized, advocated, and engaged in the community through membership with St. Peter CME Church, the El Cerrito Branch of the NAACP, the El Cerrito Human Relations Commission, the El Cerrito Historical Society, and the El Cerrito High Archival Committee. And, Patricia has been involved in El Cerrito celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since their inception in 1986
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PATRICIA DURHAM FOR HER LONGSTANDING CIVIC SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Patricia Durham, a lifelong resident of El Cerrito, has dedicated more than five decades to serving and strengthening her community through civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Durham has been an active member of St. Peter Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Church, the El Cerrito Branch of the NAACP, the El Cerrito Human Relations Commission, the El Cerrito Historical Society, and the El Cerrito High School Archival Committee; and
WHEREAS, through her work with St. Peter C.M.E. Church, including her involvement with the Naomi Circle, Ms. Durham supported the development of religious education and Black History programs highlighting the teachings and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Durham has played a key role in organizing a...
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