HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10211997 - 97-551 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring November 1997 ).as HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH ) RESOLUTION NO. 971 551
in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, the number of people who are without permanent affordable housing or who are at
risk of losing their housing has increased significantly over the last decade; and
WHEREAS,families make up approximately one-third of the homeless population, one homeless
person in four is a child, and veterans comprise one-quarter to one-half of homeless people who
often have full-time employment but-do not make enough to pay for housing; and ,
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County and many non-profit agencies within the county are dedicated
to providing relief for homeless.people and to finding ways to eliminate and to prevent
homelessness, and - -
- WHEREAS,public education about the critical needs of homeless people and participation in the
public and private programs that assist them are essential to ending_homelessness; and _
WHEREAS, we recognize the tremendous accomplishments of those individuals and families who
have overcome barriers to end their homelessness; and
WHEREAS, we also recognize the dedication and commitment of public employees, private
agency staff, volunteers, and community members at large who generously give of themselves
to help the homeless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares November 1997
as HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH in Contra Costa County and urges all citizens to help
end homelessness.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 21, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present. _
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair -
- Jim o ers _ - Gayl B. it ma
Don rber Joe Canciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true andcorrectcopy of an order entered on the Minutes "
osaid Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness-my hand and the Seal of the ,-Board of
Supervisors-affixed this 21st day of October, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk _of the Board of
Supervi rs County Administrator.
' &Alio -
` - - Deputy Clerk
' Introduced by Supervisor --
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV