HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04061999 - P1 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 93/80
DECLARING ASL 22, 1999 AS
CHILD'S AND FAMILY
SERVICES PROVIDERS' DAY
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, on April 22, 1999, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa
County is presenting the Annual Warrington Stokes Award for significant contribution to the
Feld of child abuse prevention in Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS,the Awards are named in honor of the former Chief of Program Planning
for the County,Warrington Stokes. They are given in four categories: Community Service,
Direct Service Practitioner, Child Protective Service Worker, and Special Achievement; and
WHEREAS, although the awards themselves are given to only a handful of individuals
each year, the.Awards Ceremony is a time for acknowledgement of the commitment and
compassion of the countless individuals and agencies that provide critically needed services to
the children and families of our County, despite limited resources and increasing demands for
services. We are all fortunate to be able to benefit from their continuing services on behalf of
children and families; and
WHEREAS,Contra Costa County acknowledges the dedication and hard work of many
individuals and agencies working in the field of Children's and Family Services and appreciates
their continuing commitment to provide essential child abuse prevention, intervention, and
treatment, as well as supportive family services, in communities throughout our County.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the.Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California,hereby declare April 22, 1999 as CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY
SERVICES PROVIDERS' DAY in Contra Costa County and urge all citizens to support this
most important cause.
PASSED by unanimous vete of the Board Members present on this 6'day of April,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Beard of
Supervisors affixed on this 6th day of April,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: ' `eta., )
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Introduced by.
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� Resolutior. No. 99/80