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

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING

 

David K. Mineta

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WHEREAS, David K. Mineta has demonstrated his commitment to the communities and residents of San Mateo County by advocating, supporting, and building a continuum of culturally sensitive alcohol and drug and mental health prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services and strategies; and

   

WHEREAS, David has, through his experience, expertise, spirit of caring, and partnership, been a driving force in the development of effective, inclusive community-based collaborative efforts working for positive change; and

   

WHEREAS, David has worked for Asian American Recovery Services, Inc. since 1996; and

   

WHEREAS, David has taken a leadership role as Deputy Director of Asian American Recovery Services, Inc., Trustee of Jefferson Union High School District, Commissioner on San Mateo County’s First Five Commission, and his work with the Partnership for a Safe and Healthy Pacifica and with the North County Outreach Collaborative, as well as numerous county and community initiatives; and

WHEREAS, David has provided advocacy, support, and partnership at the county, regional, state, and national levels with humility, integrity, and dedication, and has provided inspiration, guidance, and support to others – youth, adults, and community agency partners in their growth and development; and

   

WHEREAS, David will leave San Mateo County and expand the scope of his service as Deputy Director of Demand Reduction in the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

   

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County does hereby congratulate David Mineta on his retirement and extend its best wishes to David on his future endeavors.

 

Dated: July 1, 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