HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09291987 - 87-581 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring )
the Week of October 4 - 10, ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/58 1
1987 as Employ the )
Handicapped Week )
WHEREAS people with physical and mental disabilities have been
tireless in seeking out employment opportunities and in overcoming the
vocational , economic, educational , environmental and attitudinal
barriers in this County; and
WHEREAS people with disabilities have demonstrated to their
employers, the community, and themselves their capabilities, their high
standards of performance and their commitment to working; and
WHEREAS there are many more people with disabilities ready and
willing to participate in the workforce; and
WHEREAS given the opportunity, encouragement and support to prepare
for work, many more disabled people could become working members of our
labor force;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County declares the week of October 4 - 10, 1987 as Employ
the Handicapped Week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each of us, employer and employee in
the public and private sectors, commit to expanding the employment
options of all of our citizens including those who have disabilities.
Passed on September 29, 1987 by a unanimous vote of the Board
Members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
an order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
Witness by hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
29th day of September, 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
,and County Administrator
By: C Deputy Clerk
Introduced by:
c .
S pervisor TOM POWERS SupervisNANCY FAHDEN
First District Second D trict