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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-226 THE BOAR© OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION OF ) WORLD RED CROSS DAY ) RESOLUTION 98/226 WHEREAS, American Red Cross Bay Area in Contra Costa County is part of a national humanitarian organization and an International Movement of over 250 million members worldwide, dedicated and bound by seven principles, and , WHEREAS, in adherence to the principle of Humanity, the American Red Cross in Contra Costa County has pcov` assistance to families without discrimination, and through its presentation and public education on the Geneva Conventions and International , humanitarian law to promote mutual understanding, friendship, coo ,pe'ration and lasting peace among all peoples, and WHEREAS, in adherence to the Movement's principle of Impartiality, services have been provided without distinction or discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions, endeavoring to relieve the suffering of individuals being guided solely by their needs, giving priority to the most urgent cases of distress, and WHEREAS, in adherence to the Movement's principle of Neutrality, not taken sides in hostilities, but providing aid and comfort to victims of disaster and other emergencies, and WHEREAS, in adherence to the Movement's principle of Independence, the Chapter has maintained their autonomy in the provision of its humanitarian services; and WHEREAS, in adherence to the Movement's principle of Voluntary services, these services are provided without prompt or desire for individual gain, and WHEREAS, in adherence to the Movement's principle of Unity, there is only one such organization in this county and in this country, and WHEREAS, in adherence to the Movement's principle of Universality,this Red Cross Is part of a movement where all Societies have equal status, responsibilities and duties to help each other worldwide. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA RESOLVED that Friday, May 8th, nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, In the one hundredth year of the delivery of services in our community, is declared to be WORLD RED CROSS DAY in Contra Costa County. PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this 5th day of May, 1998. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. Witness my hand and seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed on this 5th day of May, 1998. PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervis and county Administrator By: Deputy Clerk