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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2007/557
PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 4 - 10, 2007, AS "ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION
WEEK" IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS,we have been endowed not only.w.ith the blessings and benefits of our animal friends
who offer us companionship,.loyalty and great pleasure iri our daily lives, but also with a firm
responsibility to protect.these fellow creatures withwhich we share the earth from need,pain,fear
and suffering; and .
WH EREAS,the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work done by the
Animal Services Departn-iO It and local humane groups for their invaluable contributioriin caring for
lost and.unwanted animals,acting as safe havens for homeless and.abused animals,and-providing
the animals with comfort and care, instilling humane values in our children through humane
education programs and promoting a true working spirit:of kindness and consideration for animals
in the minds and hearts of all people; and
WHEREAS; the work of animal shelters and the important services they:provide often goes
unnoticed and underappreciated by the citizens; and =
WHEREAS, the County of.C.ontra Costa would like to recognize aimai`shelters.for their valuable '
role in endiancing the duality of life for pets and people in the community;;arid' T
WHEREAS,the Week:of November 4 thru 10, 2007, has been set as.the annual celebration of.the:
national week observing the work of animal shelters and the.iniportant services they provide;.' .
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NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED that the.. Board of,_Superyisors� does'proclaim and
pronounce November 4=10, to be designated"Animal:Shelter Appreciation...,eek"
PASSED by a unanimous vote of.the rvisors.`present:this.16th day of..October 2007:...
RY N. PIEPHO
Chair
District IllSupervisor '
JOHN GIOIA AYLE B.161LKEMA
District i Supervisor District II Supervisor
ABSENT
SUSAN A. BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District 1V Supervisor District V Supervisor
6E L 0
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
f ='' affixed on this 16th day.of October 2007.
101-1N CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of e
Su rvisors and
CountyViin istrator- r, 1
� I,LC cCt,ilL
By: � , Deputy
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007/557