HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09211993 - 93-556 THE BOARD.OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 21 , 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 93/556
IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING
The week of October 4-10, 1993 as:
"Pollution Prevention Week"
WHEREAS, this County, is in favor of a clean and safe
environment; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention is a successful approach to
environmental protection that focuses on waste prevention, and is
therefore the most favorable and progressive strategy for
protecting our environment; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention can increase efficiency and
save government and business money by decreasing disposal costs,
improving worker safety, providing less expensive feed stocks and
reducing present and future liability associated with generation
of wastes; and
WHEREAS, pollution prevention offers both environmental
protection and increased competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, by focusing attention on pollution prevention, this
County will meet the challenges of the 190s for economic
competitiveness and environmental protection; and
WHEREAS, Pollution Prevention Week is an opportunity for
government, industry, and environmental groups to celebrate the
potential of pollution prevention and to work together to plan
for a prosperous and sustainable future.
NOW, THEREFORE, let it be resolved that the Board of
Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California will continue to
support and incorporate pollution prevention in its day to day
operations.
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 ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED September 21 , 1993
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND
OOUNT DMINISTRATOR
BY , DEPUTY
CONTACT: Barbara Masters (370-5022)
cc: County Administrator
Health Services Director
Hazardous Materials Division - L. Pascalli
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