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Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING ]
APRIL 1997 AS CHILD ABUSE ]
PREVENTION MONTH IN ] RESOLUTION NO. 97/131
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 1
Whereas, Contra Costa County recognizes that children are its most important resource,
and that they will shape and fulfill the County's future: and
Whereas, the alarmingly rising numbers of reported cases of child abuse are cause for
great concern and heighten the need for increased protection and improved services for
abused and neglected children: and
Whereas, the County realizes that this concern requires the joint efforts of medical,
educational, social and criminal justice agencies, as well as active participation by alert
and informed citizens:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County declares April 1997 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH in Contra Costa
County, and that all citizens should dedicate themselves to the continuing need to combat
abuse at every level.
Passed and Adopted on April 1, 1997, by a unanimous vote of Board members present.
Introduced by:
DONNA GE R
District III rvisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
1 st day of April, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator.
By Com.
Deputy Clerk
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming
April 21-28, 1997 as TV Turn-Off Week
In Contra Costa County
Resolution No.97/ 132
WHEREAS, children spend an average of 28 hours per week watching television, which
is more time than learning in school or engaging with parents; and
WHEREAS, over 2,000 studies conclude that there is a cause-and -effect link between
television viewing and disrespectful behavior, aggression,poor school concentration,
childhood obesity, sleep disturbances; and
WHEREAS,while children are immersed in passive television viewing, they are missing
out on the challenging questions within live interactions which stimulate problem-solving
capabilities and creativity; and
WHEREAS, due to limited vocabulary and simple sentence structure of television,
young children are in danger of not developing sufficient brain plasticity and flexibility
during pre-school years; and
WHEREAS, our youth receive 45,000 images of sex from TV during their formative
years, creating pressure for early sexual experimentation; and
WHEREAS, American television is the most violent in the world, with 70% of the
violence being shown with no negative consequences; and i
WHEREAS, the American Medical Association(AMA)has declared violence in the
media to be a public health hazard; and
WHEREAS, a one-week break from television allows us [1] to look with fresh eyes on
the role that television has assumed in our lives, and [2] to reinstitute activities and
interests forgotten about when we have easy access to the remote control;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors proclaims the
week of April 21-28, 1997 be declared County-Wide TV Turn-Off Week and encourages
all who reside in this County to participate.
Introduced by:
DONNA G ER
Supervisor, District III
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of an order entered on the
Minutes of said Board of Supervisors on
the aforesaid date.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator.
By J
Deputy Clerk
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring April 1997 as )
INCREASE THE PEACE - VIOLENCE ) RESOLUTION NO. 971 134
PREVENTION MONTH in Contra )
CQsta Count) )
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has for the past 13 years been actively involved in innovative
violence prevention efforts including the 1994 Action Plan for Violence Prevention, the 1995
countywide regulation of gun dealers, the 1996 countywide ban on sales of junk guns, and
creation of regional partnerships to address violence prevention; and
WHEREAS, violence has impacted every segment of the county population, particularly youth
ages 10-19 who are at highest risk of gun violence, and men, women, and children of all ages
who suffer the impacts of violence in the media, physical and sexual assaults, homicide, and
domestic battering; and
WHEREAS, the County's Health Services Department and the Juvenile Justice-Delinquency
Prevention Commission along with Kaiser Permanente and John, Muir Medical Center have
agreed to coordinate and sponsor April 1997 as "Increase the Peace - Violence Prevention
Month;" and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County's community partnerships of Opportunity West (West County),
Delta 2000 (East County), and the Center for Human Development (Central & South County)
have agreed to prepare a series of violence prevention activities involving the schools,
community groups, local government, and the general public for the month of April.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares April 1997 as
INCREASE THE PEACE- VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH in Contra Costa County and
encourages the active participation of the residents to help promote safe and violence free
families and communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON April 1, 1997, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
Jim Roge _1 Gayle B. Vilkema
Donnaa er Joe Canciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order 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 this 1st day of April, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By L , 4
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
C�-J
In the Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa County, California
In the Matter of Declaring Resolution No. 97/ 146
April 1 - April 30, 1997 }
As "Women's History Month" in }
Contra Costa County
Whereas, women helped found this Nation and this County as pioneer wives, mothers,
teachers, servants, industrial, agricultural and child care workers; and
Whereas, women continue to play important economic, cultural, and social roles in all
areas of our Nation's life, contributing a significant portion of our labor force by working
inside and outside the home; and
Whereas, women were early leaders in social movements to secure their right to vote, to
own property, and to receive equal treatment under the law; and
Whereas, despite the fact that women in Contra Costa County have contributed to the
County's development and progress, too frequently their contributions and achievements
have been undervalued; and
Whereas, community organizations, cities, special districts and counties throughout
California will be sponsoring and attending events dedicated to the spirit of recognizing
the contributions of women in the development of our nation;
Now, therefore, we the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County declare April I
through April 30, 1997 to be "Women's History Month" in Contra Costa County,
V-U LrK � S,,P
Mark DeSaulnier, Chair, District IV
Jige , Di c G e B. Uilkema, istrict II
absent
Donna Gerber, is rict III Joe Canciamilla, District V
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 1"day of April, 1997.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board
of Supervisors affixed this 1° day of April,
1997.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By C.
Deputy Clerk
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING ) RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 145
HAROLD E.WIGHT, A.A.E. ,MANAGER )
OF AIRPORTS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY )
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT)
WHEREAS, Harold E. Wight, A.A.E. , Manager of Airports, Contra
Costa County, since May 1982, has made significant contributions
benefiting the aviation industry, airport management profession, and the
County; and
WHEREAS, one of the most significant contributions of Mr. Wight' s
career culminated with the opening of the new Contra Costa County Byron
Airport . In the currently difficult climate that general aviation
airports operate in, with airport after airport closing or restricting
operations due to financial constraints or urbanization pressures, it is
a very positive sign when an airport manager reverses the trend by
constructing and opening a new facility; and
WHEREAS, another significant accomplishment of his career has been
the aggressive community relations outreach program undertaken at
Buchanan Field Airport in Contra Costa County, California. Mr. Wight
developed an airport promotional committee comprised of airport tenants,
users, and neighbors that meets regularly to promote the airport within
the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, he has also overseen the installation of a state-of-the-
art noise monitoring system and highly successful noise abatement
program at Buchanan Field Airport; and
WHEREAS, the intern training program implemented at Contra Costa
County Airports under the direction of Mr. Wight benefits the County,
the interns, and serves as an excellent working model for other airports
nationwide. Under this program, airport managers-to-be are hired into
their first job and provided with an invaluable two year entry level
experience. To date, three candidates have successfully completed the
program; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his many contributions, the American
Association of Airport Executives awarded Harold E. Wight their 1996
Distinguished Service Award, their highest level of national recognition
and in 1994, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association selected Harold
E. Wight as Airport Manager of the Year, and in 1986, the Southwest
Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives selected
Harold E. Wight as Airport Manager of the Year for the Southwest Region
of the United States .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County does hereby recognize Harold E. Wight, A.A.E. , on the
occasion of his retirement for his fifteen years of service to Contra
Costa County as Manager of Airports, and for his many accomplishments
and honors received during that service.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 1st
day of April, 1997.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
an Order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors of the date
aforesaid.
Witness my Hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 1st day of
April, 1997.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
CountyAdm nis rator��
By 0. J� • \c
Deputy