HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04272010 - C.16RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution 2010/142 and proclaim May 2-8, 2010, as the 96th Annual "Be Kind to
Animals Week" in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
"Be Kind to Animals Week" was created in 1915 by the American Humane Association to
celebrate the unique bond between humans and animals. Founded in 1877, the American
Humane Association is the nation's oldest organization dedicated to protecting animals.
Every year, animal shelters throughout the country hold special events during "Be Kind to
Animals Week" to raise awareness and teach people about the role animals play in our lives.
Contra Costa County Animal Services joins the American Humane Association and the
many animal shelters across the nation in celebrating the joy and companionship our animal
friends bring to us.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/27/2010 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 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: April 27, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy
cc:
C.16
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Glenn E. Howell, Animal Services Director
Date:April 27, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Proclaim the Week of May 2-8, 2010, as "Be Kind to Animals Week"
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2010/142
The Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County, California
In the matter of proclaiming May 2-8, 2010 as “Be
Kind to Animals Week” in Contra Costa County
RESOLUTION NO. 2010/142
WHEREAS, we have been endowed not only with the blessings and benefits of our animal
friends who offer us companionship, loyalty, and great pleasure in our daily lives, but also with a
firm responsibility to protect these fellow creatures with which we share the earth from need,
pain, fear, and suffering; and
WHEREAS, the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work done by
the Animal Services Department and local humane groups for their invaluable contributions in
caring for lost and unwanted animals, instilling humane values in our children through humane
education programs, and promoting a true working spirit of kindness and consideration for
animals in the minds and hearts of all people; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa would like to recognize and honor the many animal
services volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours to pets and the community; and
WHEREAS, the second week of May has been set as the annual celebration of the national week
observing responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does proclaim and
pronounce May 2-8, 2010 to be designated "Be Kind to Animals Week" in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 27 th day of April, 2010.
__________________________________
JOHN GIOIA
Chair
District I Supervisor
___________________________________ ___________________________________
GAYLE B. UILKEMA MARY N. PIEPHO
District II Supervisor District III Supervisor
___________________________________ ___________________________________
SUSAN A. BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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: April 27, 2010
DAVID TWA, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By ____________________________________, Deputy