HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012004 - 2004-33 In the Matter of Honoring
"A Season for Nonviolence" ) RESOLUTION NO. 2004133
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County, the State of California, and our entire nation continue to confront the challenge of
violence in the form of hate crimes, brutality, domestic abuse and other forms of inhumanity;and
WHEREAS, an awareness of nonviolent principles and practices is a powerful way to heal and transform our lives and
communities, to recognize the dignity and worth of every human being, and to promote peace and harmony among all
people regardless of race, color, culture, class, language, faith, age, gender, sexual orientation or other apparent difference;
and
WHEREAS, the principles and practices of nonviolence were epitomized in the lives and work of two international leaders,
Mahatma Mohandas K. Gandhi and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.;and
WHEREAS, January 30, 2004 marked the 56"anniversary of the assassination in India of Mahatma Mohandas K
Gandhi, and April 4`; 2004 marks the 36"anniversary of the assassination in America of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.; and
HITHREAS, during the period between January 30, 2004 and April 4, 2004,groups throughout the United States and
the world will sponsor projects and programs to create greater awareness and consciousness of the principles and practices of
nonviolence;and
WHEREAS we in Contra Costa County, have a great opportunity to focus the hearts and minds of our people on
nonviolence in recognition and celebration of A Season for Nonviolence; and
NOW, THEREFORi, BE ITRESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the
period from January 30, 2004 through April 4, 2004, `A SeasonfnrNon violence"in Contra Costa County;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors supports programs and projects
conducted in the spirit of nonviolence during this season and honors the organizers of these activities for their commitment to
world peace and global harmony; and that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the National:Co-Directors of A Season
for Nonviolence, Contra Costa County organizations and the people of Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON March 004, by a unanim of the Board members present.
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FET1E D. GLOVER
Chair
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District V Supervisor
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JOC6HN GIOIA GAYL ur KEMA
District I Supervisor District 71 Supervisor
1blILLIE G hT �
G MARK DeSAULIIIER
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
axed
this 16x`day ofMarch 2004.
JOHN SWEETEN,, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
BY
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Introduced by Supervisor Mark DeSnulnier Deputy Clerk