RESOLUTION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE

SAN MATEO NAACP BRANCH #1068

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WHEREAS, formed in 1909 by a multiracial group of progressive thinkers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a non-profit organization established with the objective of insuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups; and

WHEREAS, the NAACP has as its mission the goal of eliminating race prejudice and removing all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes; and

WHEREAS, as the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP has worked successfully with allies of all races who believe in and stand for the principles on which the organization was founded, and throughout its history, some of America’s greatest minds have worked to effect change; and

WHEREAS, from corporate partnerships to tireless volunteer labor, the NAACP has evolved to meet the challenges of the day, while remaining true to its original mission; and

WHEREAS, the San Mateo NAACP Branch will be celebrating its 83^rd Anniversary on March 15, 2009;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby commends the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, SAN MATEO BRANCH #1068, on the occasion of its 83^rd Anniversary and on behalf of all our citizens express sincere appreciation to this organization for its numerous achievements and contributions.

Dated: March 15, 2009

SUPERVISORS:

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Mark Church, President

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Carole Groom

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Richard S. Gordon

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Rose Jacobs Gibson

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Adrienne J. Tissier

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors