HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01312003 - 99-453 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring the
BLUE DEVILS ON THEIR )
TENTH WORLD ) RESOLUTION NO. 99, 453
CHAMPIONSHIP )
WHEREAS, THE BLUE -DEVILS organization has served over 5,000 youth since its
founding in 1957; and
WHEREAS, THE BLUE DEVILS offer a learning and performance experience through nine
Programs for young people, ages four to twenty-one, teaching them the value of competitive
excellence through the discipline of the arts; and
WHEREAS, THE BLUE DEVILS are the most decorated drum and bugle corps in the Drum
Cords International twenty-eight year history, holding four more World Championship titles
than their closest competitors; and
WHEREAS, THE BLUE DEVILS Drum & Bugle Corps have captured a history making
tenth World Championship award;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors honors THE BLUE
DEVILS on their 1 Or' World Championship and wishes them continued success.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON September 21, 1999, by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
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Mark DeSaulm �.
John G is B.4
Don erber e Canciamilla, Chair
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 21st day of September,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk
Introduced �y Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
Resolution 99/453
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IN THE MATTER DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 99/452
OCTOBER AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
` IIEREAS, breast cancer is a devastating public health crisis, the most common cancer among
women and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. and California; and
WHEREAS, women in Contra Costa have the second highest incidence of breast cancer in the state.
Contra Costa's breast cancer rate is the highest in the state among Hispanics, second highest among
Asian women and third highest among African American women; and
WHEREAS, early detection --- through clinical breast examinations and mammograms --- is the best
way to improve a woman's chances for survival against breast cancer;
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Breast Cancer Partnership is a coalition formed by community -based
organizations, breast cancer survivors, advocates, health care providers and county agencies to
make breast cancer screening a community priority;
WHEREAS, the Partnership would like to honor the special efforts of community organizations to
educate and raise awareness of low income and underserved women about the importance of breast
health check-ups;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does
hereby proclaim the month of October, 1999 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this Sth day of October,
1999.
INTRODUCED BY:
GAYLE B. JOHN GIOIA
District II Supervisor District I Supervisor
DO ER MARK DE SAULNIER
District IIT Supervisor District IV Supervisor
CL�MILLA, Chafe'
D trio V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order
r entered into the minutes of the Board of supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
By
Deputy Clerk
Resolution No. 99/452