HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-118RESDLIITION IN APPRECIAR'ION
CARL M. WICK
WHEREAS, CARL M. WICK, a graduate of Oklahoma State
University worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and continued
his education for a Master of Science degree.
WHEREAS, CARL WICR, was one of the first farm advisors in
Butte County to organize and successfully conduct on-farm rice
variety experiments for the benefit of the Rice Experiment Station,
University of California, USDA rice breeding program and rice
growers.
WHEREAS, CARL WICK, and his colleagues were instrumental
in the development of the management methods used for statewide
rice variety testing today.
WHEREAS, CARL WICK, in his research and educational
program has contributed to current knowledge of rice diseases and
the economical impact on rice productivity in California.
WHEREAS, CARL WICR has been dedicated to assisting Butte
County rice growers in solving their agricultural problems. Under
his leadership, Rice Production Cost Studies and other economic
information have been developed and are used widely as a basic rice
reference.
WHEREAS, CARL WICK, in 1984, for his many contributions
in research and education, was recognized with the presentation of
the Research and Education Award of the Rice Technical Working
Group.
WHEREAS, CARL WICR has assisted annually in the regional
variety performance tests for wheat, barley and oats.
WHEREAS, CARL WICK has made a significant contribution of
time, effort and monetary participation in community functions
throughout Butte County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BS IT RESOLVED that this Board, on its
awn behalf, and on behalf of the residents of the County of Butte
would like to express their deep appreciation for the unselfish
dedication given by CARL M. WICK, having completed 31 years with
the University of California Cooperative Extension, 28 of those
years in Butte County.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors on this 1(}th day of August, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, McLaughlin, Thomas and
Chair Houx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
MARY HOIIB, Chair, Buttes County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCR, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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