HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011981 - 1981-1467 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 15 , 1981 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: none
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
ABSTAIN: none
SUBJECT: In the Matter of Calling for RESOLUTION NO. 81/1467
Funding for the Contra Costa
County Cancer Study
WHEREAS , the Contra Costa County cancer study has shown a
high incidence of lung cancer within the industrial regions of the
county; and
WHEREAS further investigation is needed to determine the
specific cause or causes of this high incidence rate; and
WHEREAS the study is about to begin investigating occupa-
tional histories, smoking histories , water quality, and other
potential causes of lung cancer; and
WHEREAS the funding for the completion of the cancer study
is now in ,jeopardy; and
WHEREAS the people of this county are very concerned that
this study be completed and the information be made available to the
public as quickly as possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors urges and implores the Governor and the State
Department of Finance to guarantee the funding for the Contra Costa
County cancer study to its necessary completion.
I horoby owWfy that this is a true andoonrectoopyof
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:.....DEC 151981 ___
J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
and ex officio Clerk of the Board
eL8y .. Deputy
VAI
Orig. Dept.
cc: Governor
State Department of Finance
Health Service Director
County Administrator
Assistant Director -- Public Health
RESOLUTION NO. 81/1467 00 087
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