To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Mike Wilson
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution in Support of Designating an Area on State Route 101 in Memory of Eugene B “Joe” Thomas (Supervisor Mike Wilson)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair go sign a cover letter and direct the Clerk of the Board to forward the letter and attached resolution to Senator Mike McGuire and Assembly Member Wood.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund - 1100
DISCUSSION:
Eugene B “Joe” Thomas graduated from Stanford University with a degree of Civil Engineer and immediately began a lifelong career at the California State Division of Highways (CalTrans), eventually rising to Chief Maintenance Engineer for the entire State of California. Over the years, Mr. Thomas engineered spans of Highway 101 up and down Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino counties. A memorial on State Highway 101 near Arcata (postmile 86.50 to 89.00) would be an wonderful way to honor his memory and to recognize his service, patriotism, strength of character, hard work, generosity and resilience.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: N/A
New Initiatives: N/A
Strategic Plan: N/A
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Cover Letter
B. Resolution
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
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