HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012004 - 2004-202 e"WA57,
In the Matter of Proclaiming.May 2-8, 2004 as )
"BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK" )
In Contra Costa County ) RESOD UTION NO 20041202
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 trueworking 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: The members of the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Contra Costa do PROCLAIM and PRONOUNCE the week of May 21h 'through May 8th as
"Be .Find To Animals Week";
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on May 4, 2004 by unanimous vote of the
Board members present.
,- FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supe7*GAYL
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District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
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MILLIE GREENBERG AMRK 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 a axed this 4"
day of May 2004.
JOHN SWEETEN, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
By ZL
q ti Deputy Clerk
Introduced by the Animal Services Director