To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing Dr. Eugene Gottfried for 2024 Volunteer of the Year
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Resolution recognizing Dr. Eugene Gottfried for 2024 Volunteer of the Year
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
See resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No negative action
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Resolution recognizing Dr. Eugene “Gene” Gottfried as 2024 Volunteer of the Year
WHEREAS, Dr. Eugene Gottfried a retired medical doctor has volunteered in many capacities over many years to benefit the Orinda community; and
WHEREAS, Gene was an early board member and supporter of the Rescue One Foundation and has previously served as a board member for the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and the Orinda Community Foundation. Gene has also served in the Rotary Club of Orinda and the Lamorinda Village; and
WHEREAS, Gene is the Founder, Neighborhood Watch/Upper El Toyonal, a consortium of neighborhood preparedness groups (with about 12 block captains and 150 families) organized to promote family and neighborhood safety and emergency preparedness; and
WHEREAS, Gene is also a member of the Orinda Public Safety Advisory Commission, and a Community Emergency Response Team instructor. Following a career in academic medicine, Gottfried maintains an appointment as Professor Emeritus at UCSF; and
WHEREAS, Gene proudly served the United States Naval Reserve (Medical Corps): Active duty 2 years plus Ready Reserves 7 years; final rank of Lieutenant Commander
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor
Dr. Eugene “Gene” Gottfried
For his passion and dedication in keeping Orinda safe
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