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WHEREAS, the first exemplification of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree was
held in New York on February 22, 1900, when 1,100 eligible Knights had the patriotic degree
conferred upon them; and
WHEREAS, from that day until now more than 2,200 assemblies representing some
250.000 Sir Knights and their families throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines,
Mexico and other countries have given untiring service towards the building of patriotism in the
communities in which they live; and
WHEREAS, the loyalty of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree through the past 99
years of its life has been of significant importance towards fostering love of one's country and
church in the modern world; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors hereby recognizes and congratulates the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree and
their families as they celebrate 100 years of dedication to the principle of patriotism.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 2~`~' day of
April 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, 1loux, Josiassen, Davis and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT': None
NOT VO'TINCG: None _ ~
JANE D(~LAN, Chair
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ATTEST: -`
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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RESOLUTION HONORING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DURING THEIR l00 YEAR CELEBRATION