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"' a "*" .tai#. �; t i.. .• � ! � �• .�" "-!. •" if"' "� # "�" .fuel; �" :.*. �"►eF of .,.. ,r � � a'w* i R i' � R' "..:"' �. if' iii. t �" � � * I � s � � � s� � ,i �< - s: i ,, .q ._ � �s• � � "�7► :" � ;.:. 1. _. ��.. � � J -".; � .".. y.: �:f • { � s s _. s ., _...i d� .: �.. __ Baird of Supervisors Contra Costa County,,State of CalLor ni In The Matter of PROCLAD41NG October 3, 193 a PEsmunON NO.'99/503 October 10, 1999 as"Mental Mness Awareness Week" fin Contra Costa County) The Beard of Supervisors of Contra Costa County ty OLVES Ac's WHEREAS twenty perces.`of adults—or one infive—willexperience a psychiatric episode during their lifetime that is severe enough to require treatment, and many more have problems that prevent thenar from enjoying their lives; WHEREAS due to recent scientific advancements in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment ofpsychiatric disabilities, millions of Americans are reclaiming full and productive livers WHEREAS consumer advocacy and self help programs, with the underlying philosophy that the best helpers are often those who have experienced similar problems, provide emotional support and practical help for promoting recovery, an on-going process of sed-directed healing and transformation, among their members, WBEREAS it is recognized that families and significant others play an important supportive role in the recovery process and are a vital resource in assisting their loved€nes with psychiatric stabilities, NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARDOF SUPERVISORS, that the Members proclaim October 3, 1999 to October 10, 1999 as ' 'ental Illness Awareness week f and request the support of Contra Costa County residents and organizations in this Fort to increase awareness o,f psychiattric disabilities and to promote the understanding that, through proper treatment and rehabilitation, individuals are able to resume productive, satisfying Fives. PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 57H Day of October 1999. Witness my hand and the Seal®,f the Board of Supervisors affixed on the 5th day of October 1999. I hmby certify that this is a true ad correct city of an action taken and entered on the minutes of said hoard of Supervisors can the date aforcuid.. awned 0 CA 6er 5, 1 Etta ' lor,Clerk of tate Board of Supervisors and County Administrator bys Ury s e a IN THE MA=R DE NG RESOLUTION NO. 99/452 OCTOBER "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WHEREAS, breast cancer is a devastating public health crisis, the recast common cancer among .omen and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. and California; and WHEREAS, women in Contra Costa have the second highest incidence of breast cancer in the state. Contra Costa's breast cancer rate is the highest in the state among Hispanics, second highest among Asian women and third highest among African.American women; and WHEREAS, early detection. --- through clinical breast examinations and mammograms _e_ is the best sway to improve a woman's chances for survival against breast cancer; WHEREAS,S, the Contra Costa Breast Cancer Partnership is a coalition formed by community -based organizations, breast cancer survivors, advocates, health care providers and county agencies to male breast cancer screening a community priority; WHEREAS, the Partnership would lice to honor the special efforts of community organizations to educate and raise awareness of low income and underserved women about the importance of breast health check-ups- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does .hereby proclaim the month of October, 1999 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this Sth day of October, 1999, I114TRODUC BY: GAS B. JOHN GIO District II Supervisor District i Supervisor N DE SAULNIER District M Supervisor District I7 Supervisor f {✓ � Chair u 4 B trip.�o V Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. a Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the ward of Supervisors. f By �w s Deputy Clerk _. _. ..... ....._... ......... ......... _........ ...._.._ ._........._.... .. .......__... ............_. ........ ........ .......... ........ ........ ....... ........ ....... z The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County In the Matter of Resolution No.99I504 RECOGNIZING OCTOBER, 19"AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WHEREAS, Domestic Violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races,ages, income levels, and sexes; and WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity, security, and humanity,due to the systematic use of physical,emotional, sexual,psychological, and economic control or abuse; and WHEREAS, the total health care casts of family violence are estimated in the hundreds of millions each year;and WHEREAS, Battered Women's.Alternatives has spent the past twenty-two years working to eliminate domestic violence; and WHEREAS, Battered Women's Alternatives is the largest domestic violence agency in northern California and the sale provider of domestic violence services in Contra Costa County serving 12, 5€0 women annually, and WHEREAS,Battered Women's Alternatives is a multi-service agency which provides a bread range of services,including a twenty-four hour crisis line; shelter;legal advocacy; one-to- one counseling;couples counseling; family counseling; employment assistance' batterer's treatment program; emergency response teams working in collaboration with police departments; and prevention programs; and WHEREAS,only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this heinous crime. NOW,THEREFORE,RE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the'County of Contra Costa,California, does hereby recognize the important work done by Battered Women's Alternatives and hereby proclaim the month of October, 1999 as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, and urge all citizens to actively participate in the scheduled activities and programs sponsored by uttered Women's Alternatives to work toward the elimination of personal and institutional violence against women. PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 5th day of October, 1999. Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors axed on this 5th day of October, 1999. PHIL BATCHELOP,Clerk of the mrd sof Supervisors and County Administrator Deputy Irttrod ed by: r Stype iso oseph Canciamilla,District V t Resoludon No 99-508 ZIM ext MleC1 g 0l +t WHEREAS, Contra Costa County's first annual "Walk a Child to School Day" will be held on Wednesday, October 6,1999; and WHEREAS, Verde Elementary School in North Richmond was chosen as the first ever Contra Costa Coo ty`Waltz a Child to School Day"site,and< ,WHEREAS,.the purpose of'Walk R Child To School Day Is Ito encourage parents and community members t® leave their cars at homeland walk children to school;and WHEREAS,this event affords parents the opportunity to spend more time with their children and practice safe pedestrian behavior,and WHEREAS,a portion of the project will include parents and children recording what they see Ion their route to schools and WHEREAS, this information can be translated into a working list that various governmental agencies can use to ensure that the children in North Richmond have a route to school that is safe and clean of debris;and NOW,THEREFORE 13E IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does hereby declare October 6m 1999 as `Walk a Child to School Daym in North Richmond. PASy unanimous vote of the Board Members present to tis day of ob r,>1 ' John Gita ct# <,.. *Goa B. llk ,Dl trict li Do rarga l District### uric tesaulnier,District IV ala il#a,District V VAtress my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed this Stagy Clado of October, PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator ®els +Clary Introduced by Supervisor Joliet Glola,District One