HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-495 The Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Proclaiming the month ) Resolution 2000/495
of November 2000 as "Homeless Awareness )
Month" in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS,there are homeless persons in Contra Costa County, and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County believes that everyone has a basic human right to decent and
affordable housing, and
WHEREAS, the rise in homelessness over the past decade is largely due to a growing shortage of
affordable housing, and
WHEREAS, the demand for subsidized housing clearly exceeds the supply, forcing many people
to find alternative temporary shelter, or live on the streets, and
WHEREAS, a significant portion of our community is marginally housed and at risk of becoming
homeless, and
WHEREAS,there are many individuals, community groups, non-profit groups, and faith groups in
the county that should be recognized for their efforts to address homelessness and housing issues,
and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that in Contra Costa County, as it is elsewhere in the nation,that
homelessness is often the end result of multiple factors, such as displacement due to unemployment,
underemployment, escalating housing costs, and fixed incomes that can no longer defray the cost of
living due to exorbitant health care costs. In addition,there are those who suffer from mental health
issues, or drug and alcohol addictions and other disabling conditions that need support services to
maintain housing, and
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim
November, 2000, as Homeless Awareness Month in Contra Costa County and calls upon all
citizens, government agencies, elected officials,business and private institutions, nonprofit
agencies, religious communities, and schools to work together to alleviate homelessness through
developing and sustaining affordable housing, critical support services, and responding
compassionately to people who are h less.
Donna Gerb District III
nom,
�#n M. Gioia,District I Mark DeSaulnier,District IV
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Ga B. Uilkema,District II ?oe Canciamilla,District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Burd of
Supervisors affixed this 24`h day of October,2000.
Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator
by. m Deputy Clerk
Introduced by. n el Brunner, blic Health Director
Resolution No. 2000/495