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Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING )
OCTOBER,DOMESTIC VIOLENCE i
AWARENESS MONTH&ZERO) i
TOLERANCE FOR DOMESTIC )
VIOLENCE MONTH ) R2000147I
WHEREAS, domestic violence Is a serious crime that ,affects people of all races, ages,
Income levels, sexes, and the community at large;
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;
WHEREAS, the total health care, legal, and law enforcement costs of family violence are
estimated in the hundreds of millions each year;
WHEREAS, Battered Women's Alternatives Is the catalyst that breaks the generational
cycle of abuse and rebuilds lives;
WHEREAS, Battered Women's Alternatives, as a California leader in the domestic violence
arena for over 20 years, mobilizes the community through a variety of collaborative
efforts to provide domestic violence services in Contra Costa County serving over 12,x00
clients annually;
WHEREAS, Battered Women's Alternatives is a multi-service agency which provides a
broad range of services, including a 24-hour crisis line; shelter, legal advocacy; children
and teen programs, counseling, support groups; employment assistance, batterer's
treatment program, emergency response teams working in collaboration with police
departments,and prevention programs,
WHEREAS, Battered Women's Alternatives works to unite the community to stand
against domestic violence;
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has implemented a resolution
for Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence,
NOW, THEREFORE, In recognition of the important work done by the Battered Women's
Alternatives, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the
month of October 2000 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Zero Tolerance for
Domestic Violence Month and urges all citizens to actively participate In the scheduled
activities and programs sponsored by Battered Women's Alternatives to work toward the
elimination of domestic violence.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 3rd day of October
2000.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Donna Gerbpf,4hair
*hn M.Gioia,District I Mark DeSaulnler,District IV
Gayle IV 11 tefna,Kstrkt 11 nclamilla,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affbied this a day of October 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator.
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IN THE MATTER DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2000/466
OCTOBER AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH„
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, breast cancer is a devastating public health crisis, the most common cancer among
women and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. and California; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa has one of the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the state.
Rates for African American, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics and Caucasian women are all above
the state average; and
WHEREAS, early detection --- through self-breast examinations and mammograms --- is the best way
to improve a woman's chances for survival against breast cancer;
WHEREAS, 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
make breast cancer screening a community priority;
WHEREAS, the Partnership would like 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, 2000 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 3rd day of October,
2000.
INTRODUCED BY:
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GAYLE B.MOMMA JOHN GIOIA
District II Supervisor UlDistrict I Supervisor
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DONNA ER, Chair MARK DE SAULNIER
District Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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District 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.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
Deputy Clerk
In the Matter of Recognition of the)
Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley)
RESOLUTION NO, 2000/470
Whereas, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley have established themselves as
one of the most innovative leading veteran organizations in the Tri-Valley area, and
Whereas, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley lead the community in
supporting a positive image for our country's Viet Nam Veterans, which they have
accomplished through many efforts including the All Wars Memorial, the Danville 4' of
July Parade, and the County's most well attended Memorial Day ceremonies; and
Whereas, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley recognized the need to serve the
7,000 displaced, needy and homeless veterans of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
The organization pioneered the establishment of the East Bay Stand Down in 1999 and
again in 2000; and
Whereas, through the East Bay Stand Down 2000, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo
Valley aided 320 displaced, homeless and needy veterans. The needy veterans received
legal assistance, social security assistance, medical assistance, substance abuse recovery
assistance and many other services. Many of the veterans were able to go directly into
recovery and housing programs, received clean legal records, went to work, and many
other tangible, direct benefits which will help them to become productive citizens again;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS recognizes and commends the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley for their
leadership in the East Bay Stand Down; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley are
commended for the many community services they are providing and in doing so bring
positive recognition to the Viet Nam Veterans in our community.
PASSED by a unanimous vo f the Board Supervisors members present this 3rd
day of October 2000.
DONNA GEPEak, CHAIR
District III Supervisor
JOHN CIOIA, AYLE ILKEMA,
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
MARK DeSAULNIER E CANCiAM1LLA,
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of supervisors and County Administrator
By)n ,t �," ,Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 2000/470