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In the Matter of Resc hidon,l'+Jo.2MI 664
L Urt'+�JHNG THE 2005 CONTRA COSTA Cts► v'.rYH0LrDAYF0oD DRivE
WHEREAS,food insecurity and hunger are an increasing problem in this county and in the state of
Califo*and
WHEREAS,the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is on the front line of the effort to address this
issue,providing food to 45,000+Contra Costa County families each year;and
WHERE ,virtually every Contra Costa County department,representing almost 10,000 full.-time and part-
time employees,has taken on the challenge to raise funds and food for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
during the 2003 holiday season;and
,WHEREAS,the 2003 Contra Costa County Cup Challenge food drive will take place between November 17
and Det mber 19,2003;and
WHEREAS,the First Annual County Cup will be awarded to the department whose employees donate the
most pounds and dollars per capita,with a goal of$5 or 15 pounds of food per employee,totaling 150,000 pounds of
food for Contra Costa County's needy families and individuals;and
WHEREAS,the following County locations will be available for the public to also donate food and checks
to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Sola=
Board of Supervisors'Offices
Building Inspection Offices
libraries
Fire District Stations
Sheriff Substations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby
commends,encourages,and challenges employees and residents of Contra Costa County to opera their hearts and
wallets to assist the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and other similar organizations during the coining holiday
season;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby officially
kicks off the 2003 Contra Costa County Cup Challenge food drive;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby encourages
all citizens of Contra Costa County to help those less fortunate,not only during the holiday season but throughout the
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