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Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION 991201
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
FOR DEDICATION TO THE PROVISIONS
OF HEALTH.SERVICES AND THE PROMOTION
OF HEALTH IN CONTRA.COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, 1999 marks the 10611 anniversary o,f'Public Health Nursing in the ignited States;
and,
WHEREAS,Public Health Nurses are willing to go wherever services are needed in the
community;and
WHEREAS, Public Health Nurses address many health needs,from health promotion, disease
prevention, and communicable disease control, to providing services to pregnant women,young
children, and people and families at-risk;and,
WHEREAS, Public Health Nurses serve as the front line representatives in the community of the
Health Care System in Contra Costa;and
WHEREAS, since 1921 Public Health Nurses in California have been recognized for their
unique education and expertise in providing services to communities statewide by being granted
the Public Health Nursing Certificate from the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Public Health Nurses have adapted service provision to meet the changing health
needs of the people of this community;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra County does
honor and recognize
PGTBLIC HEALTH NURSES IN CONTRA COSTA CO UN'TY
AND DECLARE,May 4, 1999 as Public Health Nurses'Day in Contra Costa County for giving
106 years of outstanding and dedicated services to the people of Contra Costa County.
.Passed by vote of the Board members present on the 41 day of May 1999
I hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered on the minutes of
said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my Hand and Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on This 4`h day of May 1999
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board and County Administrator
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By
Deputy
RESOULF.10N 99/201
The Board of Supervisors ''
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/202
RECOGNIZING THE 10TH A�NNUAL
"WE CARE"AWARDS TO BE
HELD ON MAY 12, 1999
WHEREAS,the Contra Costa Care Committee is committed to improving the welfare of
the elderly in nursing homes throughout Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS,we are deeply appreciative of the highly skilled persons and efficient
humanitarian services being given to residents in need of such healthcare; and
WHEREAS, with help of Foundations, Corporate Sponsors,Nursing Horne Providers
and private individuals,the Committee will able to provide awards and certificates of recognition
to the seventy-eight of the top nursing assistant and support service person as rale models; and
WHEREAS,the Contra Costa Care Committee will be honoring their finest Nursing
Home Assistants and Support Service Personnel at the 10'Annual"We Care"Awards luncheon
to be held on May 12, 1999; and
WHEREAS,Centra Costa County Board of Supervisors commends the care giving shills
and energy of the Nursing Home Assistants and Support Service Personnel in Contra Costa
County.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby extend our sincere thanks to the Nursing Home
Assistants and Support Service Personnel for their dedication in providing loving and quality
care, and our wish for many years to come of continued outstanding service.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 4'day of May, 1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 4th day of May,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR.,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: o�
Deputy V
introduced<by
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pervi rmilla,District V
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RESOLUTION 99/202
Board of Supervisors
of
Contra Costa County, State of California
in the matter of Proclaiming )
203
May 9-15, 1999 as Juror Appreciation ) RESOLUTION NO. ���
Week in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of California
provide for trial by jury as an essential right of citizenship; and
WHEREAS,the right to a trial by jury is one of the core values of American citizenship; and
WHEREAS,the obligation and privilege to serve as a juror are as fundamental to our democracy as the right
to vote; and
WHEREAS,service by citizens as jurors is indispensable to the judicial system; and
WHEREAS,the Blue Ribbon Commission on Jury System Improvement formed by the Judicial Council of
California,the policymaking body for California courts,emphasized in its final report to the California Legislature that
an effective jury system is of critical importance to maintaining public respect for the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, a continuing and imperative goal for the courts,the bar,and civic organizations is to ensure that
Jury selection and jury service are fair,effective, and not unduly burdensome on our community; and
WHEREAS,the legislature of the State of California has mandated that courts make jury service more
convenient by shortening the time a person is required to serve to one day or one trial on or before January 1,2000; and
WHEREAS,the One-Day/One-Trial term of jury service was adopted in Contra Costa County in 1993,in the
interest of reducing the burden of jury-service for citizens and employers of this community; and
WHEREAS,the Jury Education Management Forum, a statewide organization of jury managers operating
under the auspices of the California Association of Trial Court Administrators,in continuing support of the jury system,
is working in partnership with the judiciary and staff of all California trial courts to educate the public about jury
service and to recognize individuals who have generously committed their time injury service; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County will host the 1999 Annual Conference of the Jury Education Management
Forum; and
WHEREAS,the California Legislature has declared that the second full week in May of each year shall be
proclaimed and celebrated as annual Juror Appreciation Weep throughout the state.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors, together with the California
Legislature,the Superior Court of California,County of Contra Costa,the Judicial Council of California,the Jury
Education Management Forum, and trial courts statewide, are committed to the following goals:
�► Encouraging all citizens to support the jury system and appear when summoned for service,thereby
fulfilling this most important civic responsibility shared by every member of a democracy;
Applauding the efforts of jurors who fulfill this most important civic duty;
+� Recognizing employers who fulfill their civic responsibility by supporting employees who are called upon
to serve as jurors;
♦ Ensuring that the responsibility of jury service is shared fairly among citizens and that a fair cross section
of the community is called for jury service; and
Ensuring that all jurors are treated with the courtesy and respect due to a valued participant in the justice
process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County,does hereby
SUPPORT and PROCLAIM the week of May 9-15, 1999,as Juror Appreciation Week in honor of the thousands of
citizens who support the jury system,thereby making the cherished right of trial by jury a reality,
PASSED AND ADOPTED by unanir us vote of the Board members present on this e day of May, 1999.
�"Ila,District 45 (Ch
Johrt $,District Ga �erna, tstract 42
Gonna Gerber,Dispi4#3 Mark Ile Saulnier,District#4
I hereby certi), 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 Seat of the Board of Supervisors
axed this 4'day of May, 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,County Administrator
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By
Deputy erk
RESOLUTION NO. 99/203
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IN THE MATTER OF HONORING
NATIONAL INSURANCE 't' OMEN'S WEER RESOLUTION NO. 991207
WHEREAS, professional insurance women constitute over 50 percent of those employed in the
insurance industry, and
VVTIE SEAS, the National Association of insurance Women, International and it's 375 local
affiliates are dedicated to the development of leaders for the insurance industry; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Insurance Women and its affiliates promote personal and
professional development through education,networking and leadership opportunities to all women in
the insurance business; and
WHEREAS, both national and local organizations continually strive to raise the standards of ethics,
consumer education and customer service throughout the insurance industry; and
WHEREAS, professional insurance women have earned recognition for their many accomplishments
in the economically vital insurance industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
does hereby proclaim May 16 through 22, 1999 as
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PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors present this 4' day of May, 1999.
INTRODUCED BY:
dayfeD.,"U17kenta John +Fiala
District 11 Supervisor District I Supervisor
i
Manna ber Mark DeSaulnier
District 11 ervisor District IV Supervisor
e Canciamilla, Chair
istrict V Supervisor
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
Entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By ✓"'
putt'Clerk
RESOLM ON., NO. 99/207
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RESOLU'T'ION IN RECOGNITION OF THE RESOLUTION NO. 99/206
LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR THE
SPECIAL OLYMPICS, JUNE 16, 1999
WHEREAS, Since 1984, law enforcement officers have logged over 500,000 miles running in support
of Special Olympics, and
WHEREAS, This year, law enforcement officers will run in all. 50 states and the District of Columbia
to officially commence the Summer Special Olympics Games; and
WHEREAS, Law Enforcement agencies in. Contra Costa County will carry the torch and run for
Special. Olympics on,lune 16, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa. County wholeheartedly supports Special Olympics as the world's largest
year-round sports training and competition program for mentally retarded children and adults; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County wishes to "Join the World of Winners" and also commend the
efforts of law enforcement in support of Special Olympics.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does
hereby proclaim June 16, 1999 as "TORCH RUN DAY".
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors present this 4th day of May, 1999.
INTRODUCED BY.,
GA1'LE B. John Gioia
District If Su sor District i Supervisor f
DONN^ERBER MARK DESAtJLNIER
District upervisor District IV Supervisor
ANCLAMII" Chair
District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order
entered into the mutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Admini
THE BOARD OF SUPER PISORS L
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/222
Declaring May 5, 1999, as
"Cinco de Mayo Day'$ in
Contra Costa County to
Commemorate this Signcant
Event in1fexican History
WHEREAS, the Mexican National Anny, under the command of General
Ignacio Zaragoza dict on May 5, 1862, at the City of Puebla, engage itself in fierce
combat with the French Army, and
WRERE4S, the Soldiers of Mexico exhibited such bravery, heroism and
dedicated defense of their country that they defeated the invading army of France;
and
WHEREAS, this defeat brought about the decline of the French Armory and led
to its ultimate defeat on July 19, 1867, and
WHERF,4S, this heroic action by the Mexican Army brought to an end the
plans of the invading army to conquer the entire American continent thereby
changing the course of history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 5, 1999, as "Cinco de
Mayo Day" in Contra Costa County to honor and recognize the courage of the
Mexican people and the Mexican National Army as displayed by their valiant defense
of their country,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors invites the
citizens of Contra Costa County to join in the observance and celebration of Cinco, de
Mayo.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 4h Day of
May 1999.
I hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid
Witness my Hand and Seal
of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 4&Day ofMay,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk
of the Board and County
Administrator
BY. <OT�
Deputy
Introduced By:
Emma Kuevor, Affirmative Action Officer
RESOLUTION No. 99/222
The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/223
RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 1999 AS
"LETTER CARRIER DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the need for donations of fond for hungry people in Contra Costa County is
increasing despite the efforts of local charities to provide food to residents in need; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Food Bank and its network of 150 membership agencies
is helping to feed 46,000 people each month, and the demand keeps growing; and.
WHEREAS, the National Association of Letter Carriers, as represented in this County
by Greater East Bay Branch 1111,has dedicated Saturday,May 8, 1999, to the even greater
service of collecting nonperishable foodstuffs as they deliver the mail; and
WHEREAS, each citizen of our county is urged to help alleviate hunger by making a
donation of canned or packaged food by their mailbox or at their local post office.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby proclaim May 8, 1999 as"LETTER+CARRIER.DAY
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY"to recognize the partnership of the NALC Greater East Bay
Branch 1111,the United States Postal Service,the United Way, the AFL-CIC)and the Contra
Costa Food Bank in their efforts to help hungry citizens in our community.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 4t'day of May,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 4'day of May, 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: ,g,
De ty
Introduced by:
S p or Joseph Canciamilla,District V
IRESOLUTION 99/223
The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/224
RECOGNIZING MAY 6, 1999 AS
CALIFORNIA"WORD AT HOME DAY"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Telecommuting or home-based business is an innovative business strategy
that enables approximately 30 million Americans to work productively in their own homes on a
part-time or full-time basis; and
WHEREAS, California,with over 3.4 million home-businesses, and half of those(1.7
million)telecommuters, is a leader in this growing trend; and
WHEREAS, California is fortunate to have the telecommunications infrastructure and
technology to support telecommuting and other work-at-home activities; and
WHEREAS, the demands on the American worker continue to soar and the availability
of technology and the need for greater flexibility in the workforce has made telecommuting a
feasible alternative and supplement to the traditional office; and
WHEREAS, scores of private companies and public entities that have successfully
implemented telecommuting practices in the workplace include;Marriott International, American
Express,the United States Government and the many California state agencies; and
WHEREAS, by promoting a work-at-home environment and decreasing traffic,
telecommuting simplifies compliance with the federal air quality standards while simultaneously
conserving fuel,reducing vehicle pollution and reducing highway infrastructure wear; and
WHEREAS, telecommuting and home-based businesses are successful methods to
expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, in addition to demonstrating impressive benefits versus costs for many
organizations,telecommuting has increased employee productivity, improved morale,reduced
sick leave,promoted a more flexible means of performing job responsibilities and enabled
employees to better balance family and work demands.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California,does hereby proclaim May 6, 1999 as"CALIFORNIA WORD AT
HOME DAY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNITY"and urge all citizens and organizations to
participate in appropriate activities being held to recognize this important event.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 4'day of May,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 4'day of May, 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: t
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introduced b
° RESOLUTION 9`V224
u r Joseph Canciamilla,District V