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IN RECOGNITION OF ] RESOLUTION NUMBER 94/456
DANNY GLOVER ]
VOTER REGISTRATION DAY ]
WHEREAS, the NAACP during the course of its 85 year history, has
been in the forefront of the struggle to enfranchise African
Americans and other minorities through voter registration,
education and support of legislation; and
WHEREAS, voter registration and getting-out-the vote has been the
thrust of the NAACP's work for many years; and
WHEREAS, young persons have not adequately participated in the
political process; and
WHEREAS, this may be due to lack of proper education regarding
their civic responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the NAACP is part of a coalition sponsoring a "Voter
Registration and Education Rally" on Saturday October 1, 1994 in
the City of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Actor Danny Glover, NAACP's National Life Membership
Chairperson will be the rally's keynote speaker; and
WHEREAS, the objective of the rally is to stimulate voter
registration regardless of political affiliation, and more
meaningful participation and involvement of our youth and the
general public; and
WHEREAS, Danny Glover will stress voter registration and education
and inform voters of the need to exercise the fundamental right to
vote;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board
of Supervisors, by adoption of this resolution herein declares
Saturday October 1, 1994, as :
"Danny Glover Voter Registration Day in Contra Costa County".
INTRO C Y:
FMITH
Supe visor, District II
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by
the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County at a regular
meeting thereof held September 27, 1994 by the following vote:
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 20th day of September, 1994.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator.
By j 00
Deputy Clerk