HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-130 The Board ofSupervisors
ofContra Costa Cour ty
In the Matter of Resojutjon Nn. 98/130
Declaring April 1, 1998 as
"Take A Step"Day in
Contra Costa County
WHEREAS,addiction does not discriminate and the compulsive need for alcohol,
nicotine,and other substances affects people ofevery class,race and profession;and
WHEREAS, few Americans have been spared the impact of addiction on their lives,
either directly or through a friend, co-worker or loved one;and
WHEREAS, regardless ofits prevalence,addiction remwns one ofmodern society's
most misunderstood phenomena;and
WHEREAS, each year Cities and Counties spend numerous funds on the
prevention and treatment ofthose addicted and the consequences associated with those
addictions;and
WHEREAS,an upcoming Public Broadcasting System series "Moyer on Addiction—
Close to Home"developed by Bill and,Judith Moyer,in association with a seasoned team of
producers, editors and camera creww, will be aired on local PBS stations on March 29", 300,
and 31';and
WHEREAS, this series will provide viewers with hope and motivation by
displavr"ng newmedical techniques and educational materials,and assist to change public
attitudes;and
WHEREAS, the Board ofSupervisors recognizes that society must utilize every tool
available in our effort to combat substance abuse and addiction and must do everything
possible to make information readily and easily available to those affected by substance
abuse.
NOWp THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that the Board ofS'upervisors ofthe
County ofContra Costa, California, does hereby acknowledge that recovery from addiction
is possible and can begin by taking tha t"first step"and does hereby proclaim April 1, 1998
as"TAKFA S7 Day in Contra Costa County:
PASSEL?by unanimous vote ofthe Board Members present on this Nth day of
March, 1998.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and,correct copy ofa resolution entered on the minutes of
the Board ofSupervisors on the date aforesaid
Witneaa my band and the seal of the
Board ofsupervisors affixed on this
24th day of March,IM.
PHIL BAWNEIOX clerk ofthe,Hoard
arSupv sors and county
Administrator
BY.-
Deputy
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