HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-058 In the Matter of Proclaiming February 25,2003 )
As Spay Day USA in Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO. 2tJ03 j58
WHEREAS,dogs and cats give companionship to and share the homes of over 50,000,000
individuals in the United States; and
WHEREAS,one unspayed cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 more cats in seven
years and one unspayed dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 more dogs in six years; and
WHEREAS,humane societies and shelters euthanize an estimated 5 million dogs and cats
each year. Thais one about every six seconds; and
WHEREAS,the problem of companion animal overpopulation costs the taxpayers of this
country millions of dollars annually through animal control programs aimed at coping with the
millions of unwanted dogs and cats; and
WHEREAS, 56% of dogs and puppies and 71% of cats and kittens entering shelters are
billed; and
WHEREAS, the cost to U.S. taxpayers is estimated. at$2 billion each year to round up,
house, euthanize and dispose of homeless animals;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLOVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS hereby
PROCLAIMS and PRONOUNCES February 25, 2003 as "Spay Day LISA" in Contra Costa
County.
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on February 25, 2003, by unanimous vote of the
Board members present.
MARK DeSAULNIER
Chair,District IV Supervisor
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:
ATTESTED: February 25,2043
JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of
Supervi rs and County Administrator
B Cr-ty
RESOLUTION NO.2003/58