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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 11011988 - 88-666 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the matter of recognizing RESOLUTION NO. 88/666 the contribution of the .George Miller Centers and. their 20th Anniversary Cele- bration on November 2nd, 1988 Individuals with a developmental disability are struggling in our society today to have access to community resources., to receive adequate services, to increase independence and self reliance, and to be accepted as contributing members of society. The Contra Costa County, George Miller Centers have for 20 years been a leader in the community in providing educational, therapeutic and supportive services to disabled Contra Costa County residents. These programs have had a profound effect on the lives of over 1000 individuals since 1968, enabling individuals to achieve far more than ever anticipated. The George Miller Centers began as model programs and today are still considered to be valuable programs that provide a critical service to a very specialized population, the severely and profoundly disabled. At a time when services were lacking for the disabled, Contra Costa County took the lead to develop these Centers to meet the needs of this population. Above all, the George Miller Programs have been the source of hope, inspiration and support to families during difficult times. The George Miller Centers are more than buildings and services, they are an extension of the families that provide love and trust, direction and guidance, and advocate for acceptance by all. The George Miller Centers have for 20 years been a leader in the field of the developmentally disabled. Upon reaching this milestone they look forward to what they will achieve in the next 20 years. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors, County of Contra Costa, California sets aside November 2, 1988 to acknowledge the 20th niversary of the George Miller Centers as recognitio eir achievements and commitment to the developmentally d population of Contra Costa County. Robert I. Schroder, Chair om Po ers Nancy Fanden a Im 70Z�kol Sunne Wright McPeak Tom Torlakson I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date. Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors Affixed this 1st day of November, 1988 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator. Deputy Clerk