HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08171993 - 1.27 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Proclaiming )
August 28, 1993 as Jobs, )
Justice and Peace Day )
in Contra Costa County )
Resolution No. 93/5 2 7
WHEREAS, the 30th anniversary of the historic Civil Rights March for
jobs and freedom is being commemorated with marches in San Francisco on
August 28, 1993, as well as in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, a coalition representing a broad cross-section of America,
including those deeply committed to civil rights,to the advancement of labor,
peace, the rights of women and other minorities, senior citizens, religious
organizations and many others are coming together under those basic and
interlocking issues of JOBS, JUSTICE and PEACE to march again in pursuit of
the "Dream" so eloquently proclaimed by the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., ; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Dream" articulated in a simple
and irrefutable way the need for America to change its priorities so that every
American would be guaranteed a job, basic civil rights and a life free from the fear
of war; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County is proud to
reaffirm its unwavering pledge to these lofty goals as espoused by one of the
world's outstanding leaders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby proclaim August 28, 1993, as JOBS, JUSTICE
AND PEACE DAY in Contra Costa County.
Introduced by: Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of
Tom Powers, those Supervisors present on August 17, 1993.
First District Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors an County Administrator.
By:
Deputy Clerk
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DATE: S"- 7-1
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