HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01301990 - 90/58THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF .
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO. 9 0/5 8
Proclaiming February
as Heart Month in
Contra Costa County
diseases of the heart and blood vessels this year will kill almost
one million Americans,which nearly equals the total number of deaths from all other causes
combined; and
WHEREAS,an estimated 190,000 of these victims die before retirement
age; and
WHEREAS,the American Heart Association is the only voluntary health
agency whose sole mission is to reduce disability and death from heart disease, stroke and
related disorders; and
WHEREAS,the American Heart Associations relentless battle against this
American epidemic combines a nationwide research program, as well as improving health
care in the community through professional and public education, and community service
programs;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the month of February as American Heart
Month and urges all citizens to support the educational and fund raising campaign of the
East County Chapter of the American Heart Association. Contributions of time and money
will help in the fight against heart disease and stroke;
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 30th day
of January, 1990.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
30th'day of January, 1990.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors a d County Administrator
By:
deputy
Introduced by:
TOM TORLAKSON
Supervisor, District V