To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing Rich Thompson Orinda Citizen of the Year
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Accept Resolution recognizing Rich Thompson
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
Orinda Nomination for 2024 Citizen of the Year
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No action taken
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing Rich Thompson as Orinda Citizen of the Year
WHEREAS, Rich has been a longtime member and an extraordinary chair of the Art in Public Places Committee for many years. He has gone well beyond any expectations serving the community in that capacity; and
Whereas, His leadership as chair of APPC goes beyond setting agendas and conducting the meetings, to being the principal catalyst to its success for over a decade; and
Whereas, Some of Riches many accomplishments include reaching out too many artists to encourage them to submit applications for review by the APPC for their art to be on loan to display in local public places; he visits artists’ studios to review their available works, then submits detailed bio with art photos for APPC review; and
Whereas, Rich designs, purchases and installs signage for each artwork. Most pieces are outdoor sculptures on loan by the artist; and
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Whereas, Rich and his wife Casey have been donors to the Artspace Orinda Program since its inception in 2007.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor
Rich Thompson
For his passion and dedication in keeping Orinda beautiful.