HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-717 In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2002/717
RECOGNIZING WORLD AIDS DAY AND HONORING REV SHEILA COOK OF UNITY
CHL IRCH OF RICHMOND FOR.HER TIRELESS WORK HELPING PEOPLE WITH
BTVj,AIDS IN WEST CONTRA:`COSTA COUNTY
Whereas, worldwide, there are approximately 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS. 21.8 million have
succumbed to AIDS deaths;and
Whereas,in Contra Costa County,it is estimated about 4900 residents are infected with HIV,2248 people have
been diagnosed with or have AIDS,and 1143 people have died from AIDS related deaths;and
Whereas,the most common formm of transmission of HIV is unprotected sex and by sharing needles. Women,
teenagers,young adults,and people of color(especially African-Americans)continue to be at highest risk of HIV
infection;and
Whereas,Rev.Sheila Cook urged her congregation at Unity Church of Richmond to reach out and offer
sem es to people with HIV/AIDS in 1951;and
Whereas,her unwavering compassion ultimately led to the creation in 1991of the Tranquillium Center,West
Contra Costa Countys first adult day center in Richmond,which offers,among other services,counseling,case
man€agement,massagetherapy,nutrition services,HIV/AIDS education classes,and
WheIreas, the tireless efforts of Rev. Sheila Cook and the Unity Church of Richmond have raised a higher
awaJ.,eness for compassion to those living with the HIV/AIDS;and
Whereas,On Sunday,December 1,2002,residents in West Contra Costa County will Minor and remember those
who have died to the epidemic in a Candlelight March from the Unity Church of Richmond to the Richmond
Civic:Center. They will be joined by countless others in'the'World for a day of remembrance.
NOW r THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County recognizes World
AIDS Day and honors the visionary work of Rev.Sheila Cook and Unity Church of Richmond.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
12th day of November,2002
JOHN GIOIA,
Chair
District I Supervix5
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YLE B. UI EMA DON A ERBER
District II Supervisor District Supervi or
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MARK. DeSAULNIER FEDE AL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
12th Day of November,2002
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County
Administrator
IntvI)duced by Supervisor John Gioia By 541—� Deputy