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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO.2007/557
PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 4-10,2007,AS"ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION
WEEK"IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS,we have been endowed not only With the blessings and benefits of our animal friends
who offer us companionship,loyalty and great pleasure it our:daily lives,but also with a firm
responsibility to protect these fellow creatureswith which we share the earth from need,pain,fear
and suffering;and .
WHEREAS,the people iii-the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work done by the
Animal Services Department and local humane groups for their invaluable contribution.iin 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 theyprovide often goes
unnoticed and underappreciated by the citizens;and
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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 imthe community and
WHEREAS,the week of November 4 thru 10,2007, has beei5 set.as.the amival celebration of the.
national week observing the work of aniinal shelters and the important services they provide;'
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED that the.Board of Supervisors"does proclaim and
pronounce November 4=10,to be designated"Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
PASSED by a unanimous vote of,the rvisors present this'16th day of October 2007.
RY N.PIEPHO
Chair
District lll,Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA AYLE B.16ILKEMA
District I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor
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SUSAN A.BONILLA FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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- Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
i affixed on this 16th day of October 2007.
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JOHN CULI,EN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County A mimslralor. ,.
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By: ''�����-liCf>bl/L_, Depul},
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RESOLUTION NO.2007/557
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Contra
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FROM: Glenn E. Howell, � Costa
Director of Animal Services
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4r^ County
DATE: October 16,2007 ==-
SUBJECT: Proclaiming the Week of November 4-10 as "Animal Shelter Appreciation
Week"
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT attached Resolution 2007/557 proclaiming the week of November 4 — 10, 2007 "Animal
Shelter Appreciation Week"in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) launched National Animal Shelter Appreciation
Week in 1996. In 2007, the week of November 4-10 marks the eleventh annual National animal
Shelter Appreciation Week. It is during this week that 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 the public.
It is the time to recognize the people in our community who are dedicated to helping animals.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: t/ YES SIGNATURE/
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE
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ACTION OF B R ON ' s{'• ((Q I 240-7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED V OTgER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT � )
AYES: Ta NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: Jeanie Rounsaville-5-8370 n�- I/�tG !J,rXy��'7
Cc: Animal Services Department ATTESTED ocro y , l
County Administrator's Office JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS
BY: �� ,DEPUTY