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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring November 1993 )
as HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH ) RESOLUTION NO. 931515
in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, the number of people who are without permanent affordable housing or who are at
risk of losing their housing has increased significantly over the last decade; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County and many non-profit agencies within the county are dedicated
to providing relief for homeless people and to finding ways to eliminate and prevent
homelessness; and
WHEREAS,public education about the critical needs of homeless people and participation in the
public and private programs that assist them are essential to ending homelessness; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the tremendous accomplishments of those individuals and families who
have overcome barriers to end their homelessness; and
WHEREAS, we also recognize the dedication and commitment of public employees, private
agency staff, volunteers, and community members at large who generously give of themselves
to help the homeless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE,ITRESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares November 1993
as HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH in Contra Costa County and urges all citizens to help
end homelessness.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 19, 1993, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Sunne Wright McPeak
VY�
Tom Powers %J mith
1�6ayle Bishop V Tom Torlakson, Chair
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 19th day of October, 1993.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By \ �i . (O.a 0 QM,
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Sunne Wright McPeak,
District IV