HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-423 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 11 , 2001 by the following
vote:
AYES: SUPERVISOR GIOIA, GERBER, DeSAULNIER, GLOVER, and UILKEMA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION No. 2001/423
SUBJECT: *REQUEST TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 'CELEBRATE LITERACY MONTH'
WHEREAS, the people of Contra Costa County represent our greatest resources; and
WHEREAS, the ability to read and write affects each individual's ability to participate fully in
the social, political, and economic life of our country, and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Library has operated an adult literacy program since
1984 and works cooperatively with other local agencies to provide educational
opportunities for lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, the adult literacy program trains volunteer tutors from throughout Contra Costa
County to provide free, confidential, one-on-one reading, writing and spelling instruction
to adults; and
WHEREAS, September 8 has been recognized worldwide as International Literacy Day
since it was first proclaimed in 1967 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County COMMENDS all of the people who are working diligently to achieve literacy
either for themselves or others and PROCLAIMS September "Celebrate Literacy Month"
in Contra Costa County.
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.
September .11 , 2001
ATTESTED
JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OFT E BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNMINI RATOR
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cc: County Administrator
County Library
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