To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Virginia Bass and Supervisor Rex Bohn
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Recognizing Dr. Don Baird on being Honored as the California Medical Association’s (CMA) Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award (Supervisor Virginia Bass and Supervisor Rex Bohn)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the resolution.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
Dr, Don Baird has been awarded the prestigious Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award by the California Medical Association. The award honors the California physician who best exemplifies the ethics and practice of a rural country practitioners. Dr. Baird has served the indigent and underserved patients in Humboldt and Del Norte counties for 46 years and although he has retired, several times, he continues to volunteer and assist when needed. Dr. Baird has a reputation of not only a gifted clinician, but also as a team player who truly cares about the health of his community. The Board of Supervisors would like to recognize him and honor his receipt of this award with a Resolution
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact on presenting a resolution.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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