HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04291986 - 86-242 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 29, 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, N,cPeak, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 86/242
SUBJECT: DECLARING MAY 3 TO MAY 9 AS FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION WEEK
WHEREAS, there are a growing number of children in Contra Costa County
who, because of a variety of circumstances, need care and protection 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, in addition to providing shelter, also
provide love, emotional support and understanding; and
WHEREAS; these foster parents are available to serve twenty-four hours
a day, seven .days' a week; and
WHEREAS, citizens everywhere are being called upon to take responsibility
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, the Board of Supervisors wishes to honor Contra Costa County's
foster parents; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that we set aside a time for particular
attention to foster parents who are a very special .segment of our county's
population;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County does hereby proclaim the week of May 3, 1986 to May 9, 1986 as
Foster Parent Appreciation Week 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 within
the County for their work and concern.
I hereby certify that this is a true and
correct copy of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown,
ATTESTED: Apri1' 29, 1986
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
BY 40nlm 01 1 Adf �Lo
Deputy C 5rr