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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
R unoN No. 95-16
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING LF.NNIE ROBERTS AS CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors gfthe Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District recognizes that
"grass-roots"activism and involvement is ofgreat value and importance to the preservation ofthe
environment; and
WHEREAS, Lenore Roberts, better known as Lennie to us all, has taken grass-roots environmental activism
to new heights of success since 1968 through her work with the Committee for Green Foothills, her efforts
to save the San Mateo County coastline, and her struggles to save the forests and open space of our
communities; and
WHEREAS, Lennie Roberts was not only one of the original founders of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District in Santa Clara County in 1972, but also spearheaded the extension of the District into San
Mateo County in 1976; and
WHEREAS,_for the last 27 years, Lennie Roberts has proven to be the most effective environmental activist
known in the area, evidenced by her work with the Committee for Green Foothills and the Yosemite
Association and Fund, her continued advice and assistance to the Open Space District, her leadership in
the Peninsula Conservation Center, her work.formulating the San Mateo Coastal Plan, her campaigns to
protect Devil's Slide and the San Mateo coastline, and her involvement in People for Open Space and the
Greenbelt Alliance; and
WHEREAS,Lennie Roberts was recently, and most appropriately, named "Conservationist of the Year" by
the Peninsula Conservation Center.
Now, THEREFORE,BE IT REsot vED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District commend and honor Lennie Roberts,for her tireless efforts on behalf of the environment,for
her commitment and dedication to preserving the mountains, coastline, and baylands for future
generations,for her steadfast support of the Open Space District and its objectives, and congratulate her
for being named the "Conservationist of the Year, "an honor which, in our minds and hearts, she has
unofficially held for the last 27 years.
Adopted by the Board of Directors,
�s �; April26, 1995
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-16
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District on Apri 1 26, 1995 at a regular meeting thereof, by
the following vote:
AYES: Peter Siemens, Mary Davey, Ernestine Henshaw, Virginia Babbitt,
Nonette Hanko, Betsy Crowder, and Wim de Wit
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: AP VE
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Secretary, Board of Director P esident, Board of Directors
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board
of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at
a meeting thereof duly held and called on the above day.
Dis ict Clerk