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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 9, 1997 , by the following
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Uil'kema, Gerber, Canciamilla, and DeSaulnier
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Rogers
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 97/456
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADULT LITERACY AWARENESS
WEEK
WHEREAS, September 8th is International Literacy Day; and
WHEREAS, a literate population benefits the entire community; and
WHEREAS, volunteers working one-on-one help adults master basic reading and
writing skills; and
WHEREAS, Project Second Chance is part of a national effort to break the cycle of
illiteracy within families; and
WHEREAS, we joyously celebrate the accomplishments of the 2,644 learners and their
volunteer tutors who have participated in Project Second Chance during the past 14
years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
proclaims the week of September 8 -14, 1997 as Adult Literacy Awareness Week in
Contra Costa County and encourages all adult residents needing to be tutored or
wanting to become tutors to contact their local library for more information about Project
Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library adult literacy program.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 9, 1997
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By `� • �• , Deputy
cc: County Administrator
County Library
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