To: Board of Supervisors
From: Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Report Title: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY POSTHUMOUS RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MS. CURLIE JACKSON
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt Ceremonial Resolution recognizing the contributions of Ms. Curlie Jackson.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
POSTHUMOUS RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS
OF MS. CURLIE JACKSON
WHEREAS, Curlie Jackson was born and raised in Glenmora, Louisiana, and moved to Pittsburg, California in 1955 with her family. She was married to the late General Jackson for over 25 years, and together they raised seven children: James, Samuel, Jimmy, Richard, Linda, Isaac, and Donald. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jackson was employed at the Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) for thirty-two years as a Parent Coordinator and worked for ten years at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall in Martinez, California, as a Youth Counselor. She continued her education and received an Associate Degree in 1975 from Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California, and attended Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, amassing over 40 credit hours towards a degree in Psychology and Social Science; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jackson retired from PUSD as a Parent Coordinator and Student Advisor in 2005, yet she never retired from serving others, known for her sacrifices in service to others and her unwavering passion and devotion to the welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jackson became active in the community, serving as Chairperson of Woods Manor Board of Directors, President of the NAACP East County Branch, and a long-term active membe...
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