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In the Matter of Recognizing and }
Honoring Mrs. Johnnie Thompson )
On Her 45 Years of Serviceas a }
Foster Parent in Contra Costa'County } RESQLUTIQN NO. 2041J42
Whereas, foster parents serve as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem, and
support to Children who are not able to remain in their homes due to problems of abuse and
neglect who need the temporary safety and security of a stable family until they can achieve a
safe, permanent family environment; and
Whereas, Frank and Johnnie Thompson became foster parents in 1956; and
Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson provided exceptional care for many,children,sometimes
taking all siblings into their home;and
Whereas, since 1986, after the death of Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Johnnie Thompson has
continued to remain a valuable resource to the Employment and Human Services Department
as a foster parent; and
Whereas, Mrs. Thompson estimates that she has taken over 200 children into her home
during the past 45 years, many with difficult behaviors; and
Whereas,Mrs. Thompson,in her very sensitive manner and way of relating to children,has
helped the children with difficultbehaviors work towards more acceptable behavior,which has
led to some of them being adopted into a permanent, loving family.
Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors`recognizes and honors Mrs.
Johnnie Thompson for her 45 years of service to Contra Costa County children as a foster parent.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 15th day
of May 2001.
GAYLE B. UI MA
Chair
District II Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA ONNA RBER
District I Supervisor istr'ct u erv's
.MARK DeSAULNIER UEDE AL D. GLOV R
District IV Supervisor trict V Supervisor
JOHN ETEN
i County Administrator