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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
May 9 , 1985 ) Resolution No. 85/223
Foster Parent Appreciation Day )
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of California has
proclaimed May 9, 1985 as Foster Parent Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS there are a growing number of children in
Contra Costa County who, because of a variety of circumstances ,
need care and love while living separated from their parents ;
and
WHEREAS these -children are sheltered in the homes of
Contra Costa County's foster parents; and
WHEREAS these foster parents , responding to a need as
old as humankind with a noble human sentiment and deed equally
as deep rooted, take in our hurting and frightened children; and
WHEREAS citizens everywhere are being called- upon - to
take care that adequate funding is available for the proper
administration of foster family services and to ensure that
good foster parenting is established and maintained through
community support services , and training; and
WHEREAS Contra Costa County is blessed with a wealth
beyond measure of foster parents and organizations dedicated
to their support such as Action for Foster Parents and the
Foster Parent Association;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Super-
visors of the County of Contra Costa County, California, hereby
PROCLAIMS May 9 , 1985 as Foster Parent Appreciation Day in
recognition of their love for and devotion to our children.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board EXTENDS to
Contra Costa County's foster parents its deep appreciation
and COMMENDS the support organizations of the County for their
work and concern.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 7, 1985 , by unanimous vote
of the Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is -.a true and correct
copy of a resolution entered in the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand 'and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 7th day of May , .19 85.
Attested: Phil Batchelor, Clerk .
of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator.
By Deputy Clerk
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