HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 12071994 - 93-651 THE BOARD OF SUPERV= SORB
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RESOLUTION NO. 93/651
IN OPPOSITION TO
ANTI-IMMIGRANT PROPOSALS
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has always been an ethnically diverse
county, including the contributions of a rich mosaic of immigrant
communities; and
WHEREAS, during these difficult economic times immigrants, ethnic
minorities and poor families and children have become scapegoats
for the State's financial problems; and
WHEREAS, the cultural diversity of Contra Costa County and the
State of California have contributed greatly to the strength of our
society;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA RESOLVED, that the Board abhors and rejects immigrant
bashing, racism, and scapegoating which are targeted at immigrants
and ethnic minorities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors hereby establishes a Newcomer Task Force to study the
need and contributions of immigrants, the effects of immigration on
Contra Costa County, and to recommend positive policies for the
greater health, safety, and welfare of all residents of Contra
Costa County.
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 5th day of
October, 1993.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By
Depu�k Clbrk
RESOLUTION NO. 93/651