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Proclamation to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Deadrich Real Estate
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WHEREAS, Deadrich Real Estate celebrates their 100th Anniversary as a business serving San Leandro, Oakland, Castro Velley, Alameda, and San Lorenzo; and
WHEREAS, Deadrich Real Estate was founded in 1923 by John A. Deadrich, Junior with a philosophy of being firmly rooted in local area knowledge, excellent service, professional representation, through follow through and unwavering integrity; and
WHEREAS, John A. Deadrich Junior was a charter member and Past President of the Rotary Club and served as the President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1940; and
WHEREAS, the business was taken over by John Deadrich III from 1948 until 1985 when he passed away; and
WHEREAS, John Deadrich III served in the Lions Club before World War II, was the President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1960, and started the Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors, which is now known as Bay East Association of Realtors; and
WHEREAS, when John Deadrich III owned the company, Deadrich Real Estate lost business because of their commitment to represent all people in the community, including people of color; and
WHEREAS, Henry and Joanne Deadrich took over the business in 1985, and Hank has served in and is a Past President of the Kiwanis Club, was a founding member of the San Leandro Scholarship Foundation, and was President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Joanne taught in San Leandro schools, served as the March of Dimes Chairperson for years, and served on the Board of the Directors of Girls Incorporated of San Leandro; and
WHEREAS, Hank and Joanne Deadrich have immersed themselves in the San Leandro Community and culture in so many ways always willing to lend a hand; and
WHEREAS, Hank and Joanne's daughter, Melissa, who is a graduate of Mills College and works as a Regional Vice President for California Bank of Trust, plans to take over ...
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