HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09271994 - 94-467 � . i
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring October 2, 1994 )
as AIDS AWARENESS DAY in Contra Costa ) RESOL U77ON NO. 941467
County in Recognition of the Third Annual )
Walk-for AIDS )
WHEREAS, October is National AIDS Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, the AIDS epidemic continues to grow and seriously impact Contra Costa's
communities; and
WHEREAS, to date, over 1200 persons in Contra Costa County have been diagnosed with AIDS
and thousands more are thought to be carrying the HIV virus; and
WHEREAS, apathy, ignorance, and misinformation continue to hamper efforts to stop the spread
of AIDS; and
WHEREAS, numerous Contra Costa AIDS service providers have come together for the past
three years to raise funds and awareness with the Walk for AIDS; and
WHEREAS, this year's Walk for AIDS on Sunday, October 2, at Todos Santos Park in Concord
is expected to be the largest AIDS-related event in this county's history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares Sunday, October
2 as AIDS AWARENESS DAY in Contra Costa County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the community is encouraged to participate in the Third
Annual Contra Costa County Walk forAIDS in Concord, with ceremonies beginning at 9:00 a.m.
at Todos Santos Park.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON September 27, 1994, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 27th day of September,'
1994.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By I, , r'A
Deputy Clerk