RESOLUTION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING

Richard Bradford Kerwin

Upon Receiving

The 2005 Outstanding Leadership Award

From the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce

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WHEREAS, Richard Bradford Kerwin is affectionately known as Brad to friends, family, colleagues and peers; and

WHEREAS, Brad served his country as an Air Force fighter pilot, flying 117 combat missions in an F-4 Phantom, including 100 sorties over North Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, Brad twice earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and 10 awards of the Air Medal, left active duty in 1970, but continued serving with a reserve unit until retiring in 1987; and

WHEREAS, from 1977 to 1984, as Brisbane’s city manager and redevelopment director, Brad guided the city through severe financial hardships and the community emerge leaner and stronger than ever before; and

WHEREAS, Brad oversaw more than $30 million in public improvements, including the Brisbane Marina, the Bay Access Trail, the Sierra Point development, the Crocker Industrial Park project and the approval of homes on the Northeast Ridge; and

WHEREAS, after leaving city hall, Brad founded his own financial consulting firm, has advised more than 30 public agencies in the region, served on the city council, the planning commission and on the board of the Chamber of Commerce.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County congratulates Richard Bradford Kerwin and extends sincere wishes for many more years of continued success.

Dated: APRIL 27, 2005

SUPERVISORS:

RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

JERRY HILL

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors