THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING OCTOBER 26, 2009 AS

 

THERESA KUMMERLING DAY

IN CELEBRATION OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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WHEREAS, THERESA (HALLER) KUMMERLING was born in Eisenboltz, Germany on October 26, 1909 and was the youngest of six children; and

   

WHEREAS, THERESA KUMMERLING’s siblings started to immigrate to San Francisco in 1915, and Theresa joined them in 1920 where she quickly and happily settled into city life, and was a personal assistant to various families in San Francisco for a number of years; and

   

WHEREAS, In 1945, THERESA KUMMERLING met a very special person, Max Kummerling, who also hailed from Germany, and Theresa and Max were married in 1948. In 1950, Theresa and Max purchased a home in the Richmond district of San Francisco; and

   

WHEREAS, THERESA KUMMERLING’s life-long passion was raising dachshunds and neighbors regularly saw Theresa and Max take their pets for daily excursions through Golden Gate Park. Theresa was also an avid reader, music lover, and accomplished writer, and had penned stories about her childhood, some of which were published in German publications; and

   

WHEREAS, after her beloved Max passed away in 1986, THERESA KUMMERLING continued to remain very active, spending many enjoyable hours in her large garden and prided herself on her striking roses. Theresa became a resident of San Carlos Elms in May 2009; and

   

WHEREAS, on October 26, 2009, THERESA KUMMERLING turns 100 years old thereby achieving centenarian status.

   

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby designates October 26, 2009 as THERESA KUMMERLING DAY, and extends its best wishes to Theresa and her family for a joyous 100th birthday celebration.

 

Dated: October 26, 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