To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution in the matter of: Recognizing Kaelyn Matthis as the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Perseverance.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recognizing Kaelyn Matthis as 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Perseverance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing Kaelyn Matthis as the 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awardee for Perseverance.
WHEREAS, every March, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hosts a celebration in honor of Cesar E. Chavez in recognition of his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme is His Legacy, Our Time-Su Legado, Nuestro Tiempo; and
WHEREAS, we take this opportunity to share stories of local students who are working hard to move us forward and improve the lives of others: and
WHEREAS, we recognize these students with the Youth Hall of Fame Awards during the celebration for their contributions to our community and in the spirit of one of our country's most treasured activists: Cesar E. Chavez; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is proud to recognize Kaelyn Matthis, a freshman at Pinole Valley High School in Pinole, CA; and
WHEREAS, Kaelyn exemplifies leadership, teamwork and selfless service; and
WHEREAS, despite tragic events in her life, Kaelyn persists in her academics making the Honor Roll; and
WHEREAS, Kaelyn participates in the Annual Adopt a Child for the Holiday with Keyz 2 the Future event as a face painter and leading makeup tutorial workshops for her peers; and
WHEREAS, Kaelyn fosters collaboration and unity in every space she enters making a lasting impact on peers and the community; and
WHEREAS, Kaelyn exemplifies perseverance through ...
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