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

RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING

 

CONNIE WHELEN

2011 GLENN ASHCRAFT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN was born to Daniel and Laura Rocha in the Azores; and

   

WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN immigrated to New York City on March 5, 1960; and

   

WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN met Fred Whelen in 1965 on a blind date and afterwards stated she would never date him again, although she married him on August 17, 1968; and

WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN and husband Fred had a daughter Shannon in 1973 and son Sean in 1977; and

WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN and Fred’s daughter Shannon and husband Paul gave them their granddaughter Ellie who is now 13 years old; and

   

WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN managed the Blood Centers of the Pacific’s blood drives in Half Moon Bay for more than 35 years, has been and is an active supporter of the Half Moon Bay 4H Club and volunteers countless hours a year assisting the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee at the Pumpkin Festival and the IDES in all of their activities; and

WHEREAS, CONNIE WHELEN, if not volunteering is assisting friends and neighbors who may need help of any kind.,

   

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County does hereby recognize and congratulate CONNIE WHELEN, who is loved and respected by her family and friends and who enriches the lives of all she meets.

 

Dated: April 1, 2011

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

 
   

CAROLE GROOM, PRESIDENT

     
   

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

     
   


DON HORSLEY

     
   


ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

     
     

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors