HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09171996 - P2 IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING ] RESOLUTION NO. 96/402
SEPTEMBER 16-22, 1996 AS ]
POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK IN ]
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY J
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County focuses on pollution prevention strategies to protect and sustain our
environment. The County's Hazardous Materials Program of the Environmental Health Division is an
integrated and cooperative approach to working with the community and businesses to help reduce costs and
enhance business competitiveness to create a sustainable environment for everyone; and,
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has initiated a hazardous waste reduction project with Merrithew
Memorial Hospital to reduce the purchase of toxic products and the disposal of hazardous wastes; to
increase the health and safety of its employees; and to reduce the possibility of environmental releases; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is working with the Association of Bay Area Governments and the
nine regional counties to develop an effective Green Business Program to encourage and reward businesses
for achieving high levels of pollution prevention; and,
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for its
residents through expanded recycling programs of household waste and household hazardous materials;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
does proclaim September 16-22, 1996 as
POLLUTION PR-EVENTION WTEK
PASSED by vote of the Board members present on this 17th day of September, 1996.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered into the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
7 U D Y:
SMITH
Suervisor, District II
Witness my hand and the seal
Of the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 17th day of
September, 1996.
PHIL BATCHELOR,County Administrator
and Cl 1z oACe rd of p sons
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