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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALI FORNI A
In the latter of Proclaiming }
October 24, 1968 as United j RESOLUTION No. 68f723
Mations Day.
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WHEREAS they United Nations has become the, principal forum
for open discussion of world affairs, and
WHEREAS the vigor and effectiveness of the United Nations
have increased over the years, and
WHEREAS the United Nations is now an effective instrument
against hunger, illiteracy, disease, and despair; and.
WHEREAS the United Nations is a main avenue for cooperation
in the peaceful uses of outer apace; and
WHEREAS the peacekeeping potential of the United Nations
provides a ley to world disarmament; and
WHEREAS the activities of the United mations have been
beneficial to the national interests of the United States; and
WHUEAS the authority of the United Nations depends on
the moral and financial support of the nations and people of the
world; and
WHEREAS the General Assembly of the United Nations has
resolved, that the 24th day of October, the anniversary of the
coming into farce of the United Nations Charter, should be dedi-
cated each year to making known the purposes, principles, and
accomplishments of the United Nations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Contra Costa County
observe United 'Nations Day on October 24, 1968, by the display of
the flag of the United Nations at County buildings; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby urge all citizens to engages in
appropriate observance of United Dations Day.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of Oct ober, 1968, by
the following vete of the Board.-
AYES: Supervisors J. P. .Kenny, J. E. Moriarty,
T. J. Coll, E. A. Linscheid, A. M. Dias .
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
RESOLUTION No. 68/723