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In the Matter of a Proclamation Celebrating
40 Years of Community Action RESOLUTION NO.2004/106
WHEREAS,the United States of America was established to promote freedom and opportunity for people who
have come from all across the world in various ways and for various reasons;and
WHEREAS,the Constitution of the United States of America includes the concept of Promoting the General
Welfare as a key element in this country's core values;and
WHEREAS,the Congress of the United States of America has historically recognized that all residents have
certain inalienable rights that need to be respected and protected;and
WHEREAS,the Economic Opportunity Act was adopted by Congress in 2964 in response to the wishes of the
American people to express and manifest the respect and protection needed to promote the general welfare;and
WHEREAS,for 40 years the United States of America has enjoyed an incredible legacy of accomplishment by
community action agencies that have moved millions of children,families and individuals from out of the yoke of
poverty;and
WHEREAS,the Promise of Community Action is"Community Action changes people's lives,embodies the
spirit of hope,improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire
community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other";and
WHEREAS,the State of California and the County of Contra Costa have promoted self sufficiency through the
efforts of the Contra Costa County Community Services Department that has provided opportunities and services
including Head Stant,Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIH AP), Weatherization,Family
Support Services,and Community Revitalization efforts;and
WHEREAS,the vision of ending poverty and the continued application of community action principles and
methods is needed to further the accomplishments of promoting self-sufficiency opportunities to our residents.
NOW,THEREFORE,RE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors acknowledges;the accomplishments
of the Contra Costa County Community Services Department and it's fidelity to the mission of promoting self-
sufficiency
elfsufficiency and opportunity and supports the continuation of efforts to achieve greater results for the benefit of
this community,state and country.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON Ma7FE0DERAL
4 by n cite of the Board members present.
D.GLO VER
Chair
District V Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA "GAYLEILkEMA
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
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MILLIE GREENBERG MARY DeSAULNIER.
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of a resolution entered on the minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 16th day of March 2004.
JOHN SWEETEN,County Administrator and Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors.
By
Deputy Clerk