HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05041999 - SD2 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/228
RECOGNIZING THE PREPARATION
CIE CENSUS 2000 IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Census is vital to our County in that it determines the apportionment
of seats in the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, and is
the basis for the allocation of billions of dollars of Federal, State, and County funds for social
and other programs; and
WHEREAS, the Census is also used to help determine where to locate schools, day
care centers, senior citizen centers,hospitals and ether facilities and is used to make decisions
concerning business growth and jabs; and
WHEREAS, Census information is confidential and Federal law prohibits any public or
private agency from gaining access to confidential Census data; and
WHEREAS, in Centra Costa County we are committed to a full and accurate Census
count and are placing special emphasis on enumerating members of population groups
traditionally undercounted; and
WHEREAS, Census 2000 is a top priority for stakeholders and leaders within our
County and encourage participation from all of our communities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California,does hereby recognize Contra Costa County's preparation in the
2000 Census.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 4th 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;
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Introduced by: RESOL;t.�'ION 99/228
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