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

PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 30^TH AND 31^ST, 2009 AS

MAKER’S WEEKEND

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PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, that

WHEREAS, Maker Faire celebrates the County of San Mateo’s creativity, ingenuity and the Do-It-Yourself spirit; and

WHEREAS, it brings together artists, crafters, engineers, hackers, food makers, music makers and scientists who like to tinker and who love to make things; and

WHEREAS, this family-friendly weekend encourages resourcefulness, green ethos and an overall passion for learning for Makers of all ages; and

WHEREAS, it reaffirms the value of Makers, risk-takers and innovators in San Mateo County as both contributors to the community and humanity;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County hereby designates May 30^th and 31^st, 2009 as Maker’s Weekend in San Mateo County and urges every member of our community to continue to the innovative and creative spirit of a Maker.

DATED: May 30, 2009

SUPERVISORS:

MARK CHURCH, PRESIDENT

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

RICHARD S. GORDON

CAROLE GROOM

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

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Attest: Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors