HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06081999 - C2 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/285
RECOGNIZING.TUNE 16, 1999 AS
LAV ENFORCEMENT"TORCH RUN"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR
THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
WHEREAS, since 1984, law enforcement officers have logged over 500,000 miles
running in support of the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, this year, law enforcement officers will run in all fifty States and the
District of Columbia to officially commence the Summer Special.Olympic Games, and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County will carry the torch and
.n for the Special Olympics on June 16, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County wholeheartedly supports Special Olympics as the
worlds 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 the Special Olympics.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby proclaim.June 16, 1999 as"TORCH RUN DAY IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY" and join with the participating law enforcement personnel in
support of Special Olympics in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 8th day of June,
19990
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 8th day of June,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
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Introduced by:
r upe 1,5 Joseph Canciamilla,District V
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Resolution No. 99/285