HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-288 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring the )
winners of the first annual Contra Costa )
County Fatherhood Awards ) RESOLUTION NO. 20001288
WHEREAS,fathers play a unique and critical role in the lives of our children and help build the foundation for the
healthy development of our families;and
WHEREAS, healthy children and families are vital to the interest and future of Contra Costa County, California
and our nation;and
WHEREAS, it is important to give appropriate recognition to fathers and to programs and agencies supporting
fathers for the valuable role they play in the everyday lives of our children,families and society;and
WHEREAS, the organizers of the June 22, 2000 Council for Perinatal Health forum "Embracing Fatherhood.
Meeting the Needs of Men in the Service Delivery System"have thoughtfully selected men and programs that model
best practices in supporting fathers to receive the first annual Contra Costa County Fatherhood Awards
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors honors the Mo"ng winners of the first
annual Contra Costa County Fatherhood Awards:
Chrr`s johnson—outstanding individual father and fathers'advocate
Bob Isom.-former County CHDP Director who obtained the first grant to support programming in the area of
fatherhood
Hecto,r RivM PIM—dinicul psychologist specializing in the role of the father in the family
DoLWS,pxWer—parent educator,author and producer of the "Father Time"show on CCTV
Proud Fathm—a program of the Family Stress Center providing support and training to fathers aged 16 to 25
Role of Men Pp Wei►-a program of the East Bay Perinatal Council providing rase management and support to
fathers with substance abuse problems
North Richmond FatMerhood PrcW=w— a program of Contra Costa Health Services' Teen Age Program
providing support and empount for fathers aged 16 to 24
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON June 13, 2000, by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
Cray . Uilk , strict II
Donna C.re r, 'strict III oe nciamilla, District V
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 Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed this 13 day of June, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Adrninistrator.
By .
Deputy Clerk
Introducaed by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
Resolution No. 2000/288