HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-506 In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2002/506
HOWRING the Bay Area Partnership in celebration of"5 a Day"Recognition Month,for September 2002
Wheraas,"5 A Day" Recognition Month is being observed in Contra Costa County,recognizing the vital role that
nutrition and physical activity play in a child's life and its importance to families and to the community;and
Whereas,Contra Costa County wishes to support the California Nutrition Network,the"5 a Day Power Play"
Campziign,the American Cancer Society,the Produce for Better Health Foundation,and other"5 A Day"
Partners nationwide in their efforts to increase awareness and consumption of fruits and vegetables by declaring
the we.ek of September 22nd through 28th"5 a Day"Week;and
Wherc as,there is a solid foundation of research demonstrating the critical impact of nutrition and physical
activity on a child's growth,development,intellectual,emotional and physical health,as well as in reducing the
risk of cancer,heart disease,diabetes,and obesity later in life,and
Where as,when promoting a lasting behavior change in children,their families,and in the community,it is
essent>.al to involve schools,parents,food services,restaurants,community youth organizations,farmer's
markets,supermarkets,and the media;and
Where as,food services,restaurants,farmer's markets and supermarkets will benefiit from this partnership by an
mcrea€se in customers,which will generate a rise in produce sales and revenue critical to overall economic
growtJl and the quality of life in Contra Costa County;and
Whervas,in educating and reinforcing nutrition and physical activity,schools,parents,and community youth
organizations will enable the residents of Contra Costa County to make healthier lifestyle choices;and
Where as,the media will play a vital role in publicizing"S A Day for Heathy Living"to children,their families,
and m ighborhoods,and in promoting more access to fresh produce in all neighborhoods,regardless of their
geographical area or socio-economic status;and
NOW,,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County do hereby
proclaim the month of September 2002 as"5 A Day" Recognition Month.,
PASSED by unanimous vote of the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
10Aeptember 2002
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(j) JOHN GIOIA
Chair
I Supervisor
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YLE B.6ILREMA DON GERBER
District II Supervisor Distric up rvisor
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MARK DeSADLNIER EDERAL D.GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 10th
Day of September 2002
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board.of
Su
pervi rs and County Administrator
Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia By r) Deputy