Veterans Day 2022
November 8, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Board of Supervisors Chambers
1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA
Keynote Speaker
Bart Gilbert
Bart joined the Army at 17 and spent 8 years as an enlisted Soldier before receiving a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant. He was a combat veteran of Vietnam and served over 40 years of Army and Reserve service retiring as a Brigadier General.
He was a graduate of the Army War College and holds both Masters and Bachelor of Science degrees from Fresno State University.
In civilian Life, Bart is a retired Contra Costa County employee who served as the Director of General Services for over 20 years.
He lives in Lafayette, with his wife of 49 years, Pat. She was a Math Professor at Diablo Valley College for 30 years. They have two grown children, Dr. Ann Sardo of Orange County and Dr. David Gilbert who lives in Danville with his family.
Veterans Day Celebration
Introduction of Supervisors –
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair of the Board
Presentation of Colors –
Heritage High School Air Force Jr. ROTC
National Anthem and Military Service Medley –
Ladies First, Concord High School
Greeting and Reflection on Event –
Nathan Johnson, County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO)
Poem Reading – Bill Nelson after America the Beautiful
Acknowledgement of Elected Officials –
Nathan Johnson (CVSO)
Acknowledgement of Veterans Service Organizations –
Nathan Johnson (CVSO)
Key Note Speaker – Bart Gilbert,
Ret. General Services Director, Contra Costa County
Recognition of Phillips 66
Special Recognition –
Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office and their
75 Years of Operation
America the Beautiful – Ladies First, Concord High School
Conclusion – Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Chair of the Board
Todays’ Board of Supervisors meeting is adjourned in memory
of Vietnam Veteran, Richard O’Connor
Left Photo: VSO of Contra Costa County, J.W Hammond, 1955
Right Photo: VSO Contra Costa County, Nathan Johnson, 2022
On this Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women, who in defense of our freedom, have bravely worn the uniform of the United States. Today, we are also reminded of our solemn obligation to serve our veterans as well as they have served us, remembering that our veterans have defended our nation’s ideals established by our founding fathers, protected the innocent, and liberated the oppressed from tyranny and terror.
The Board of Supervisors thanks all veterans for their service, recognizes the families who support veterans every day, and honors all Veterans Service Organizations for their continued service to the community.
Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair, District IV
Supervisor John Gioia, District I
Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair, District V
