HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09261995 - 95-424 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
In the Matter of Resolution No. 95/424
Proclaiming December 2, 1995, as
'Holiday Run and Walk Against Drugs Day"
in Contra Costa County
WHEREAS, the Holiday Run and Walk Against Drugs, sponsored by the
Delta Kiwanis to benefit youth organizations, including the Orin Allen Youth
Rehabilitation Center (Byron Boys Ranch), will take place on Saturday, December 2,
1995;
WHEREAS, the Holiday Run and Walk Against Drugs and drug free school
runs is endorsed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors as a drug-free
activity for our youth and families promoted in the Contra Costa Community-wide
Drug and Alcohol Action Plan (A Partnership for a Drug Free Contra Costa);
WHEREAS, the Holiday Run and Walk Against Drugs serves as the finale
event for the series of Drug Free School Runs held during Red Ribbon Week in
October and planned and organized by the staff of Delta 2000;
.WHEREAS, fighting substance abuse is not simply a one-time, one-week
battle. The ravages of drug and alcohol abuse and the risks that exist for all our
families and friends present us with a year-round challenge;
WHEREAS, this drug free event is another significant effort in the battle
against substance abuse and promotion of self-esteem in our young people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County does
hereby proclaim Saturday, December 2, 1995, as 'Holiday Run and Walk Against
Drugs Day" in Contra Costa County and urges citizens, citizens, schools community
organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies to participate in this activity
to strongly declare our county's commitment to fight substance abuse and promote
a drug-free and healthy lifestyle.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 26th day
of September, 1995.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered onto the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my Hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed on this
26th Day of September, 1995.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By:
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Introduced by:
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Supervisor Tom Torlakson, District Five