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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 2, 1984 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Proclaiming October 8 to 14, 1984, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Week"
WHEREAS, domestic violence has been recognized as a crime by the
Attorney General of the State of California; and
WHEREAS ,domestic violence is one of the largest contributors to violent
crime committed in California; and
WHEREAS, the tragedy of domestic violence extends far beyond the lives
of the immediate victims to the lives of children; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is' a major social problem which occurs among
all ages, races, cultures, occupations, levels of education and socio-economic
backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, services such as shelters for battered women and their families,
child protective services, and counseling centers for the abusing family have been
established in this county; and
WHEREAS, Battered Women's Alternatives joins with other concerned citizens
in our community to recognize and assist those who are victimized and declare our
unity with law enforcement and other agencies in eliminating the problem of domestic
violence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the week October 8 to 14, 1984, is
hereby proclaimed as ,Domestic Violence Awareness Week and Saturday, October 14, 1984
as "National Day of Unity Against Domestic Violence" in Contra Costa County, so that
community awareness and participation in violence prevention may be encouraged.
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: L a7 /
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
Of Supervisors and County Administrator
By (\V Deputy
Orig. Dept.:
CC: County Administrator
Sheriff-Coroner
Social Services Department
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