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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming
May 1, 1993 thru May 31, 1993
as "NAACP Freedom Fund
Membership Drive;Month" in
Contra Costa County
Resolution No. 93/188
WHEREAS, the Richmond Branch of the NAACP has been an active,
progressive, and important force in our community since 1944, and has
been consistent in its efforts to eliminate racial hatred, bigotry, and poverty;
and;
WHEREAS, the Richmond Branch has advocated and participated in the
development of the.Richmond Unified School District's Voluntary
Integration Plan and continues to monitor the affirmative action programs in
West Contra Costa County, particularly in the Richmond Unified School
District, City of Richmond, and Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Branch has been instrumental in and continues
to work with the United States Justice Department, Richmond Police
Commission, and the Richmond Police Department to set up guidelines for
police action and behavior within the community, particularly where
minority groups are involved; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Branch has waged a relentless fight to end job
discrimination by employers and labor unions; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Branch networks with other community
organizations to promote equality for all citizens regardless of race, color,
disability or sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, until the NAACP goals are reached, the NAACP will continue
as the Standard-bearer of Justice pressing America to honor the letter and
essence of its Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County proclaims May 1, 1993 through May 31, 1993 to be
"NAACP Freedom Fund Membership Drive Month" in Contra Costa County.
Passed and adopted by unanimous votes
Introduced by: of those Supervisors present on
Supervisor Tom Powers April 27, 1993
District 1 1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct
copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors.
ATTESTED: _ April 27, 1993
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk
of he Board of Supervisors
Cou Administrator
By: d
De u y CIe