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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01221985 - 1.18 I � THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on Taniiary79 - 1985 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Schroder, Torlakson, Powers NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Fanden, McPeak ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 18, 1985 AS POLICE APPRECIATION DAY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY On the recommendation of Supervisor Nancy C. Fanden, IT IS BY THE BOARD 'ORDERED, that March 18, 1985 be PROCLAIMED AS POLICE APPRECIATION DAY IN .CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. BACKGROUND There are today in the. State of California over 51,000 law enforcement officers who daily risk their lives for our protection and safety. These men and women both by example of their high moral values and their exemplary personal qualities , and by their personal contributions to their communities and to their fellow citizens, help to make our lives and the lives of our families and friends safer- and happier. These dedicated professionals pursue special training courses so that they might more effectively serve the. residents of Contra Costa' County.. . They have entered our schools and homes to help teach us ways to protect our families and property. They often sacrifice their own personal desires and needs and put the needs of the community first. The Board of Supervisors would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to these men and women in law enforcement for their out- standing and courageous service. May this proclamation serve. as a reminder to all that the guardians of the public safety need and should receive the appreciation and respect of people everywhere. I hereby certify that this is a true and correctcopy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of :he Board of Supe sors on the date shown. ATTESTED: PHIL BA CHELOR, Cle c of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By , Deputy p y Orig. Dept.: CC: Police Chiefs' Assn Sheriff-Coroner County Administrator - 0