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In the Matter of Declaring April 2002 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month in Contra Costa County RESOLUT10N NO. 2002/137
WHEREAS,Contra Costa County recognizes that children are its most important resource,and
that they will shape and fulfill the County's future; and
WHEREAS, the alarmingly rising numbers of reported cases of child abuse are consequently
cause for great concern and heighten the need for increased protection and improved services
for abused and neglected children; and
WHEREAS, the County realizes that this concern requires the joint efforts of medical,
educational, Social, and criminal justice agencies, as well as active participation by alert and
informed citizens.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Conga Costa California hereby declare April 2002, as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
MONTH in Contra Costa County and urge all citizens to dedicate themselves to the
continuing need to combat abuse at every level.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 9tb day of April,2002.
In aced By:
DONNA CER
District III Su 'sor
I hereby certify that this is a due and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
date shown:
ATTESTED: April 9,2002
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and county Administrator
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