HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05031994 - 1.28 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Proclaiming
May As "Drowning Prevention
Month" in Contra Costa County
Resolution No. 94/ 238
WHEREAS, the greatest danger with residential pools is drowning among
children and for many families in our. area, this tragedy turns an enjoyable summer
season into a devastating time; and
WHEREAS, childhood drowning is the second leading cause of injury
death in Contra Costa County and the leading cause of injury death to children
ages one to four in California; and
WHEREAS,because of the efforts of the Drowning Prevention
Foundation, childhood drowning incidents have been drastically reduced in Contra
Costa County; and
WHEREAS, with this proclamation, the Drowning Prevention Foundation
plans to launch a massive educational campaign in conjunction with Kaiser
Permanente called "Safe Kids/Safe Pools: Kids Aren't Drown Proof' aimed at
promoting drowning prevention awareness in Contra Costa County: -
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County proclaims May as "Drowning Prevention Month"
launching a much needed anti-drowning education campaign which will focus
attention on this preventable killer of children.
Introduced by: Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of those
Supervisor Tom Powers Supervisors present on May 3, 1994.
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 .
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
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Clerk