HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02281989 - T.B THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 28, 1989 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, McP_eak;::FTorlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: In the ;Matter of Proclaiming )
the Year of 1989 as THE YEAR ) RESOLUTION NO. 89/134
OF THEiYOUNG READER in Contra )
Costa County )
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WHEREAS , books and reading are the basic nourishment of
a growing mind and the foundation of a child ' s future education
and enrichment ; and
WHEREAS , developing children into readers today is the
.best way of ensuring a literate and informed citizenry tomorrow;
;. and
WHEREAS , the Librarian of Congress has stated that "in
this country we have an urgent need to bring more young people
into creative contact with books , reading , and libraries ; " and
WHEREAS , President Reagan proclaimed 1989 as The Year of
the Young Reader ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors designates 1989 as "The Year of the Young Reader"
in Contra Costa ,County , and encourages parents and families ,
educators , librarians , government officials , and members of the
business cornmuni.ty to observe such year with activities aimed at
giving our children and young adults the gift , the joy , and the
promise of reading.
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hereby cert3ty that this is a true and correct copy of
an action tauun c.nd enure, on the minutes of the
Board of SLPerv1s1—r3 on t:rc Cale shown.
February 28 , 1989
ATTESTED: ---
PFUL EG,"r HE :,*, Cterk c9 the ward
of Supervizors and County Administrator
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By eputy
cc: Library
County Administrator
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