HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011969 - 69-703 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Fatter of Proclaiming
October 24, 1969 as United } RESOLUTION NO. 69/703
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WHEREAS the United Nations has become the principal forum
for open discussion of world affairs- and
WHEREAS the vigor and effectiveness of the United dations
have increased over the years; and
WHEREAS the United Dations is now an effective instrument
against hunger, illiteracy, disease, and despair; and
WHEREAS the United Dations is a main avenue for cooperation
in the peaseful uses of outer space; and
WHEREAS the peacekeeping potential of the United Nations
provides a key to world disarmament; and
WHEREAS the activities of the United Nations have been
beneficial to the national interests of the United States; and
jdHER.EAS 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 force 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, 1969, 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 engage in
appropriate observance of United Nations Day.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 1969., by
the following vote of the Board:
AYES: Supervisors J. P. Benny, A. M. Dias,
T. J. Coll, E. A. Linsch:eid,
J. E. Moriarty.
N'OE'S: None.
ABSENT: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 69/703