HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-520 The ward of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99J520
RECOGNIZING THE 1999 INTERNATIONAL YEAR
OF THE OLDER PERSONS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the United Dations has designated 1999 as the
"International Year of the Older Persons"; and
WHEREAS, this is in recognition of humanity's demographic coming of age,the
promise it holds for maturing attitudes and capabilities in social,economic,cultural and spiritual
undertakings; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that individuals are reaching an advanced age in greater
numbers and in better health than ever before and recognizing that scientific research disproving
many stereotypes about inevitable and irreversible declines with age; and
WHEREAS, opportunities must be provided for willing and capable older persons to
participate in and contribute to the ongoing activities of society; and
WHEREAS, a"Global Action on Aging"Teleconference jointly sponsored by the Gray
Panthers, Contra Costa County Office on Aging, and Contra Costa Television will be held on
October 16, 1999 from 10:30 AM to Noon.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby declare 1999 as the"International Year of the Older
Persons" in Contra Costa County and vows to promote and support activities which will improve
the quality of life for the older person in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 12th day of October,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 12th day of October,
1999.
PFUL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By:711.
Deputy
Introduced by:
iso Joseph Canciamilla,District V
Resolution! 99/520