THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA COMMENDS SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OPENING OF THE

SAN MATEO CONFERENCE CENTER

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Whereas, serving all of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a partner and resource to organizations improving the quality of life and addressing the most challenging problems in the region; and

Whereas, the vision of SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is to be a comprehensive center for philanthropy that inspires greater civic participation throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties; and

Whereas, the opening of a state-of-the-art conference center at 1300 South El Camino Real in San Mateo, California, provides a gathering place for those in our region who are working to identify solutions to our region’s most challenging problems; and

Whereas, this SAN MATEO CONFERENCE CENTER provides meeting space for nonprofits and community groups, with a total combined seating capacity of 270 and video conferencing capabilities; and

Whereas, on January 4, 2010, the SAN MATEO CONFERENCE CENTER opened to the public; and

Whereas, on this day, February 2, 2010, SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION celebrates this occasion with an open house for the nonprofit and community leaders of San Mateo County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby commends SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for its service to the nonprofit organizations, community groups and citizens of the City of San Mateo, and the region of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Dated: February 2, 2010

SUPERVISORS:

RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors