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In the matter of declaring October 14, 2004
to be Lights on Afterschool Day in
Contra Costa County
RESOLUTION NO. 20041 547
WHEREAS,October 14, 2004 is national"Lights on Afterschool" day, designed by
the Afterschool Alliance to spot innovative4 quality afterschool programs available to
communities across the country; And
WHEREAS,The Board of Supervisors recognizes that quality afterschool programs
benefit children and youth by offering academic and cultural enrichment,homework help,
recreation and play, health education,good nutrition,youth leadership and development,
as well as interaction with caring adults who serve as mentors and role models; And
WHEREAS, Quality afterschool programs can increase the ability of low-income
parents to obtain and retain jobs by offering a safe, consistent,structured environment for
their children during the afternoon hours; And
WHEREAS, Evidence is growing that afterschool programs not only have positive
outcomes for youth, families and communities,but can also contribute to reductions in
County costs for crisis programs that address teen pregnancy,juvenile accidents and
crime, substance abuse and school dropouts; And
WHEREAS, The County is an active participant along with the West Contra Costa,
Antioch, Pittsburg,Mt. Diablo, Martinez, and John Sweet School Districts in the
Afterschool4All Collaborative to promote a growing infrastructure for the ultimate goal of
afterschool programs in all county schools And
WHEREAS, The Afterschool 4 All Collaborative has expanded to now serve over
7,500 students each school day.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the.Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County declares October 14, 2004 "Lights on Afterschool"day in Contra Costa
County.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members this 12th day of
October 2004.
FOERAL D. GLOVER
Chairman
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:
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ATTESTED:
* « JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator
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By ,Deputy
C_ G RESOLUTION NO. 2004/547