HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-171 0IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 20OV171
THE MONTH OF MAY, 2001
ANIMAL ABUSEIDOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the message of zero tolerance for animal abuse and domestic violence will empower the community
to join together to take measures to prevent and halt the cycle of violence that destroys relationships, families and
neighborhoods in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Animal Welfare Coalition is sponsoring the Cycle of Violence: the People-Animal
Connection symposium in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States'First Strike campaign—a
national campaign to raise awareness of the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence; and
WHEREAS,the Cycle of Violence: the People-Animal Connection symposium will be held on May 2, 2001 between
2:00 and 5:00 p.m. at the Summit Center,Bay Roomy 2530,Arnold Drive, Martinez; and
'WHEREAS, since 1998, the Contra osta ina. Welfare Coalitton has been comprised of a variety of animal
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welfare/rescue organizations. The goals of tkus=organization is'to:
❖ Establish a county tdc strategy to reduce euthanasia in county shelters;
❖ 'wide`Panf /neuter ratesDeveloP a coupt lor increasins thereby addressing, et overpopulation:
o• Create a county network among animal welfare/rescue groups to foster mutual cooperation;
4- Establish'a cooperative working relationship with county animal welfare/rescue grou s and the Contra
Costaouty Animal Services agency; and
WHEREAS, the `>went membership of Contra Costa Animal Welfare Coalition,includes Community Concern for
Cats, Voj&s`for Pets, Feral Cat Foundation,Friends of the Formerly Friendless, as w as community
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members Joe Fs 'and Sally Morgan-Welch; and
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PASSED by a unartlmous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this(First) day of(ley) 2001.
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MARK DESAULNII✓ ``GLOVER
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GAYLE B. UfLREMA,Chair
District II Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John Sweeten,County Administrator and Clerk the Board of Supervisors.
By
Depi6 Clerk