HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-270 In the Matter of Proclaiming )
March 4-10,2003 as )
„Be Kind to Animals Week" ) RESOLUTION NO.2003/270
WHEREAS,we have been endowed not only with the blessings and benefits of our animal friends
who offer us companionship,loyalty and great pleasure in our daily lives,but also with a firm responsibility
to protect these fellow creatures with which we share the earth from need, pain, fear and suffering; and
WHEREAS,the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work done by
the Animal Services Department and local humane groups for their invaluable contribution in caring for lost
and unwanted animals, instilling humane values in our children through humane education programs and
promoting a true working spirit of kindness and consideration for animals in the minds and hearts of all
people; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa would like to recognize and honor the many Animal
Services Volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours to pets and the community;and
WHEREAS,the first full week of May has been set as the annual celebration of the national week
observing responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the members ofthe Board of Supervisors ofthe
County of Contra Costa do PROCLAIM and PRONOUNCE the week ofMay 4th through May 10"as"Be
Kind To Animals Week'';
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on May 6,2003 by unanimous vote ofthe Board members
present.
MARK DeSAULNIER JOHN G IA
Chair District I Supervisor
District IV Supervisor
4
YLE B.UIL MA FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District 11 Supervisor District V Supervisor
T hereby certify that this is a true and coma
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
date shown:
ATTESTED: May b,2003
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and C unky Administra or
BY
RESOLUTION NO.2003/270