To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution honoring Carey Rowan for her exceptional service and leadership in the Public Law Library
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Resolution honoring Carey Rowan for her exceptional service and leadership in the Public Law Library
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
Resolution honoring Carey Rowan for her exceptional service and leadership in the Public Law Library
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No negative action
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HONORING CAREY ROWAN FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY
WHEREAS, Carey Rowan received her Master of Library Science degree from the University of Southern California, where she laid the foundation for a career devoted to public service and the advancement of legal resources for the community; and
WHEREAS, Carey began her career working in public libraries in Southern California, where she honed her skills and passion for library services before becoming the Director and Librarian of the Public Law Library of Solano County, where she made an immediate impact in promoting access to legal resources for the public; and
WHEREAS, in 2008, Carey was appointed as the Director and Librarian of the Public Law Library of Contra Costa County, where she served with distinction and dedication through her retirement in August 2025; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as Director, Carey led a committed and passionate library staff in making the Public Law Library of Contra Costa County a vital and indispensable resource for the residents of Contra Costa County, enhancing access to justice and providing essential legal information to the public; and
WHEREAS, Carey oversaw the development of the Library's collections, electro...
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