HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-079 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99179
DECLARING APRIL, 1999 AS CHILD
ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN
CONTRA COS'T'A COUNTY
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
consequently 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 effort 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 the County
of Contra Costa, California,hereby declare April, 1999 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
MONTH in Contra Costa County and urge all citizens to dedicate themselves to the continuing
need to combat abuse at every level.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 6*day of April,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seall of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 6th day of April,
1999.
PER BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By-- - C'Z'T��
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S 's Joseph Canciamilla,District'V