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In the Matter of Recognition of the)
Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley)
RESOLUTION NO. 2000/470
Whereas, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley have established themselves as
one of the most innovative leading veteran organizations in the Tri-Valley area; and
Whereas, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley lead the community in
supporting a positive image for our country's Viet Nam Veterans, which they have
accomplished through many efforts including the All Wars Memorial, the Danville 4' of
July Parade, and the County's most well attended Memorial Day ceremonies; and
Whereas, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley recognized the need to serve the
7,000 displaced, needy and homeless veterans of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
The organization pioneered the establishment of the East Bay Stand Down in 1999 and
again in 2000; and
Whereas, through the East Bay Stand Down 2000, the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo
Valley aided 320 displaced, homeless and needy veterans. The needy veterans received
legal assistance, social security assistance, medical assistance, substance abuse recovery
assistance and many other services. Many of the veterans were able to go directly into
recovery and housing programs, received clean legal records, went to work, and many
other tangible, direct benefits which will help them to become productive citizens again;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS recognizes and commends the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley for their
leadership in the East Bay Stand Down; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley are
commended for the many community services they are providing and in doing so bring
positive recognition to the Viet Nam Veterans in our community.
PASSED by a unanimous vo f the Board Af.Supervisors members present this 3rd
day of October 2000.
DONNA GE411A, CHAIR
District III Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA, GAYLE ILKEMA,
District I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor
MARK DeSAULNIER E CANCIAMILLA,
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR,clerk of the Board
of supervisors and county Administrator
Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 2000/470