HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10141997 - 97-508 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring the )
Month of October 1997 as - ) RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 508
ARTS& HUMANITIES ) _
MONTHin Contra Costa Count_)
WHEREAS,-Contra Costa County recognizes the contributions of artists, historical societies, art
agencies, scholars, museums, theaters, performing arts, libraries, schools, and foundations.that
represent and support the arts and humanities; and "
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities benefit and contribute to the health and well-being of the
citizens of Contra Costa _County by allowing people to express their creativity,\ providing
enjoyment and enrichment for others, adding to cultural diversity through the display of events
relating to cultural heritages, and creating jobs for county residents; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County actively supports the arts and humanities through its newly
formed Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County and the several regional arts
alliances that are functioning throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has arts and humanities programs that include the arts for
people. with disabilities, children of all ages,--seniors, outreach art; inner city art, homeless art,
and therapeutic institution based art therapies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares October
1997 as ARTSAND HUMAAYYYESMONTHin Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED -.ON October 14, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board
-- members present.
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
Ji ogers G Uilkema
D Gerber Toe Canciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true a 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 14th day of October, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the__Board of
Supervisors an County Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk -
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV