HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-112 In the Matter of Proclaiming } °
March 20, 2003 as Peacemakers Day)
In Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO. 20031112
4WEREAS our families, communities, nation and world have increasingly suffered from violence
in recent times; and
4WEREAS, the work of individuals and agencies who promote peace and non-violence is of
paramount importance in improving life for all people; and
WHE $ the Center for Human Development has devoted itself to promoting the health
and well-being of individuals, families and communities in Contra Costa County since 1972; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Human Development's Conflict Resolution Panels are recognizing
those who have made a significant contribution to promoting peace in our County at their 101
Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner on March 20, 2003; and
KWEREAS, the eleven recipients of this year's Peacemaker Awards are outstanding representatives
of a much larger community of committed individuals and groups who strive to promote peaceful
communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby
proclaim March 20, 2003 as Peacemakers Day in Contra Costa County.
PASSED A1VDADOPTED on March 18, 2003 by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
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Mark DeSaulnier, Chairman
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
COPY of an order entered on the Minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seat of the Board. of
Supervisors affixed this 18th day of March, 2003.
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator.ff
B7 %`'- rJ Deputy Clerk
Introduced.by Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier,District IV
RESOLUTION NO. 2003/112