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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFOS
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: We have been endowed not only with the blessings and
benefits of our animal friends who offer us companionship, loyalty and great
pleasure in our daily lives, but also with a firm responsibility to protect these
fellow creatures with which we share the earth from need, pain, fear and
suffering; and
WHEREAS: The people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of
the life saving services provided by the Animal Services Department and local
humane groups for their invaluable contribution in caring for lost and unwanted
animals, acting as safe havens for homeless and abused animals, and providing
the animals with comfort and care, instilling humane values in our children
through humane education programs and promoting a true working spirit of
kindness and consideration for animals in the minds and hearts of all people; and
WHEREAS: The work of animal shelters and the important services
they provide often goes unnoticed and underappreciated by the citizens; and
WHEREAS: The County of Contra Costa would like to recognize animal
shelters for their valuable role in enhancing the quality of life for pets and people
in the community; and
WHEREAS: The week of November 5 — 11, 2006, has been set as the
annual celebration of the national week observing the work of animal shelters
and the important services they provide;
NOW, THEREFORE: The members of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Contra Costa do PROCLAIM and PRONOUNCE the week of
November 5 — 11, 2006, as "Animal Shelter Appreciation Week";
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on October 24, 2006, by unanimous
vote of the Board members present.
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Glenn E. Howell, Director, Animal Services Department Costa
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DATE: October 24, 2006 ;•;;
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SUBJECT: Proclaim November 5-11, 2006, as National Animal PrZ .
Shelter Appreciation Week in Contra Costa County
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
The Director of Animal Services having informed the Board that the first full week of November 2006 has been
set as the annual celebration of the National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week to recognize and celebrate the
lifesaving services provided by animal shelters, and their valuable role in enhancing the quality of life in the
community, and having requested the Board to proclaim the week of November 5-11, 2006, as National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in Contra Costa County;
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendation of the Director of Animal Services be
APPROVED.
BACKGROUND:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) launched National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in
1996. In 2006, the week of November 5-11 marks the tenth annual National Animal Shelter Appreciation
Week, when HSUS focuses on drawing attention to the indispensable role that animal shelters play in their
communities. National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is about thanking shelters, celebrating their good
work, and educating others. It is the time to recognize the people in our community who are dedicated to
helping animals.
Animal Services Officers and the shelter staff of Contra Costa County are everyday heroes. They work
around the clock, including weekends, nights, and holidays. They respond to crises taking place on the
streets of Contra Costa County. For all the work they do, shelter professionals rarely receive rewards beyond
the trust of an animal who has never had a reason to trust before, and the satisfaction of knowing that they are
stewards of these creatures who need help. For this, the Humane Society of the United States recognizes
November 5-11, 2006, as National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Glenn E. Howell, Director, ASD (5-8370) ATTESTED �2jf �2
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cc: County Administrator JOHN CULLEN, CLERK OF THL BOARD OF
Animal Services Department, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez SUPE ISOS AND OUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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