HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-161 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING
APRIL 16, 1998 AS CHILDREN'S AND
FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDERS' RESOLUTION NO. 98/161
DAY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Whereas, on April 16, 1998, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
is presenting the Annual Warrington Stokes Awards for significant contribution to the
field of child abuse prevention in Contra Costa County. The Awards are named in honor
of the former Chief of Program Planning for the County,Warrington Stokes. They are
given in four categories: Community Service,Direct Service Practitioner, Child
Protective Service Worker, and Special Achievement.
Although the awards themselves are given to only a handful of individuals each year, the
Awards Ceremony is a time for acknowledgment of the commitment and compassion of
the countless individuals and agencies that provide critically needed services to the
children and families of our County, despite limited resources and increasing demands for
services. We are all fortunate to be able to benefit from their continuing services on
behalf of children and families.
Contra Costa County acknowledges the dedication and hard work of many individuals
and agencies working in the field of Children's and Family Services and appreciates their
continuing commitment to provide essential child abuse prevention, intervention, and
treatment, as well as supportive family services, in communities throughout our County.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares April
16, 1998 as CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDERS' .DAY in Contra
Costa County.
Passed and Adopted on April 14, 1998, by a unanimous vote of Board members present.
Intro ed by,:,
DONNA GVR
District III rvisor
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 aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Sea] of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
14th day of April 1998.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator..,�'
By
Deputy Clerk