HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 99-224 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/224
RECOGNIZING MAY 6, 1999 AS
CALIFORNIA"WORK AT ROME DAY'S
IN CONTRA COS'T'A COUNTY
WHEREAS, Telecommuting or home-based business is an innovative business strategy
that enables approximately 30 million Americans to work productively in their own homes on a
part-time or full-time basis; and
WHEREAS, California,with over 3.4 million home-businesses, and half of those(1.7
million)telecommuters,is a leader in this growing trend; and
WHEREAS, California is fortunate to have the telecommunications infrastructure and
technology to support telecommuting and other work-at-home activities; and
WHEREAS, the demands on the American worker continue to soar and the availability
of technology and the need for greater flexibility in the workforce has made telecommuting a
feasible alternative and supplement to the traditional office; and
WHEREAS, scores of private companies and public entities that have successfully
implemented telecommuting practices in the workplace include;Marriott International,American
Express,the United States Government and the many California state agencies; and
WHEREAS, by promoting a work-at-home environment and decreasing traffic,
telecommuting simplifies compliance with the federal air quality standards while simultaneously
conserving fuel,reducing vehicle pollution and reducing highway infrastructure wear,and
WHEREAS, telecommuting and home-based businesses are successful methods to
expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, in addition to demonstrating impressive benefits versus costs for many
organizations,telecommuting has increased employee productivity,improved morale,reduced
sick leave,promoted a more flexible means of performing job responsibilities and enabled
employees to better balance family and work demands.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California,does hereby proclaim May 6, 1999 as"CALIFORNIA WORK AT
ROME DAY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY"and urge all citizens and organizations to
participate in appropriate activities being held to recognize this important event.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 4'day of May,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 0 day of May, 1999.
PHM BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
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