HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09231997 - 97-443 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring the )
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE ) RESOLUTION NO. 97I 443
VOLUNTEER CENTER for Its J -
Contributions to Contra Costa Counter )
WHEREAS, established in the spring of 1994, the Diablo Valley College Volunteer Center
successfully contributes to the well-being of Contra Costa residents, government, business, and
educational system; and
WHEREAS, the DVC Volunteer Center works with 250 nonprofit agencies in 60 categories of
activity; and
WHEREAS, during the 1996-97school year, 1200 volunteers donated 30,000 hours of community
service; and
WHEREAS, as volunteers, the student participants gain professional experience, learn about
civic responsibility, and achieve the opportunity to win scholarships that require community
service, all of which enhance their college experience and personal development; and
WHEREAS, the residents and businesses benefit from the energy, time, and skills of the student
volunteers which results in a better quality of life for everyone; and
WHEREAS, in April 1997, President Clinton held a Summit on Volunteerism to highlight the
importance of volunteering to U.S. citizens; and
WHEREAS, the DVC Volunteer Center epitomizes this spirit and works hard to instill the
President's message to the students and communities it serves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors honors the DIABLO
VALLEY COLLEGE VOLUNTEER CENTER for its many contributions to Contra Costa
County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON September 23, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present. c
Mark DeSaulnier, it
Jim e ' / ayle B.. Ui ma
Donna er Joe Canciamilla
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.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this September day of 23rd,
1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
= Supervisors and County Administrator.
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Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV