HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02232010 - C.19RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT attached Resolution 2010/64 proclaiming February 23, 2010, national "Spay Day
USA" in Contra Costa County and to observe and recognize responsible pet ownership and
kindness to animals by encouraging the citizens of the County to have their pets spayed or
neutered.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Spay Day USA was organized by the Doris Day Animal Foundation in February 1995 to
offer solutions to pet overpopulation. Spay Day USA takes place each year on the last
Tuesday of February.
Spay Day USA is America's first and only national day of action to promote the spaying or
neutering of pets. During Spay Day USA, veterinarians and their staff, animal welfare
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/23/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Glenn E. Howell,
5-8370
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: February 23, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Glenn E. Howell
Date:February 23, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Proclaiming February 23, 2010, as "Spay Day USA"
professionals. business owners, and citizens join forces nationwide to provide spay/neuter
services and to promote spay/neuter as an essential component of good pet health care, as
well as an effective and humane means of decreasing the euthanasia of homeless animals in
shelters.