HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-131 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTES.OF DECLARING ]
APRIL 1997 AS CHILD ABUSE ]
PREVENTION MONTH IN ] RESOLUTION NO. 97/131
CONTRA COSTA COUNTS1
Whereas, Contra Costa County recognizes that children are its most important resource,
and that they will shape and fulfill the County's future: and
Whereas, the alarmingly rising numbers of reported cases of child abuse are cause for
great concern and heighten the need for increased protection and improved services for
abused and neglected children: and
Whereas, the County realizes that this concern requires the joint efforts of medical,
educational, social and criminal justice agencies, as well as active participation by alert
and informed citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County declares April 1997 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH in Contra Costa
County, and that all citizens should dedicate themselves to the continuing need to combat
abuse at every level.
Passed and Adopted on April 1, 1997,by a unanimous vote of Board members present.
Introduced by:
DONNA OE R
District III rvisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
1 st day of April, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator.
B
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Deputy Clerk