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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04112000 - SD10 J D,11 Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, State of California IN THE MATTED.OF ENDORSING } RESOLUTION NO.2000/ 165 THE MILLION MOM MARCH ON ) MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 14, 2000 ) WHEREAS,4,223 young people ages 0-19 were killed by gunge in the United States in 1997,that is one every two hours,nearly 12 people every day, WHEREAS,American children under the age of 15 are 12 times more likely to die from gunfire than children in 25 other industrialized countries combined, WHEREAS,gun homicide is the fourth leading cause of death for young people 10-14 years of age and the second leading cause of death for young people 15-24 years of age; WHEREAS,too many mothers have felt the pain of losing a child to gun violence, WHEREAS, Mother's Day originated during the Civil War to remind women to take care of each other's wounded sons; WHEREAS,the Million Mom March is a not-for-profit organization that will join mothers and others from communities across the country to march in Washington, D.C. on Mother's Day, May 14, 2000 to call on Congress to require all handgun owners to be licensed and to register their weapons with the proper authorities; WHEREAS,many concerned people cannot travel to Washington, D.C., a Million Mom March will be held at Lake Merritt in Oakland on Sunday, May 14th at 1:00PM; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County endorses the Million Mom March on Mother's Day, May 14, 2000. Introduced by: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order j entered on the Minutes of the Board / of Supervisors. Donna Gerber Witness my hand and the Seal of the Supervisor, District tij Board of Supervisors affixed this 1 Itn day of April, 2000. PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator. By Gayle Uilkema De Clerk Supervisor, District ii C q.:✓;.r3.ate C.' f AM � 1- H •., •. � Err r � �� r,�, � .. WWtiN.i`P'ti11fiC1tlf'fIC�YYSIt't�!'+�'1.K:,CjR'f"i March 26,2000 Donna Gem Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 309 Diablo Road Danville,GA W26 Dow Donna: I am writing on behalf of'the Million Mom March,a grassroots organlZation dedicated to the eradication of gun violence. On Mother's Day 2000 (May 14)we intend to march on Wiashingtor D.C. and in dries around the country,one million strong,to call on Congress to enact common sense gun legislation. No one understands the pain of losing a child like a mother. We have had to watch too many mothers mourn the senseless deaths of their children in the schools and on the streets. Our natior. stands alone in the world in the number of children who are killed by handguns each daft. ugh is enough. Through our web site(httpJlwww.mllfronmommwch. om), newsletter,toll free number and volunteer network we reach thousands of exams nationwide daily. These are warren from every walk of life who feel passionately about this cause. Our goal is to promote a grassroots movement to enact common sense gun policy. We are not alone In our cause. Everyday a new poll confutes that Americans favor stronger gun legylslartion. I am asking you to support gammon sense gun legislation and to add our County Board or. Suporvism to the list of endorsements for the Million Mom March. I have included dut died information about our mission and our policy goals. Gun violence takes the lives of 13 children every day in this country. This is intolerable, and we Will no longer stand by and let it happen. With your support,we will make a difference. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, r Deane Bards P.O.Box 2273 CA 94 (925)676-0598 ar 7 i Date. March 24, 2000 Contact.information: Melisssa Connor (888)989-MOMS Million Mom March P.O.Box 762 Washington D.C. 20044-0762 ROSIE OTONNE.LL TO EMCEE MI7.UON MOM MARCH `. ee.,0'Dozme%comedian.and televisim talk show host,will diow that is"ane of at anuon" this Mothees Day,when she mucees the Millicm Mom March on May 14,2000 in Washington„ DC. Rosie O'Donnell,a mother of three and cvm=on-sense gun law advocate,fads stra*y about this issue and will lend her ene xgy to the Marc. Rosie O'Donnell agreed to emcee the March afta Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy(D-NY) called and asked her to participarte. Rosie O Donnell said,'Me guru-enrol issue is of vital importance to me. These`Million Moms' are an hViration,and as a mother this is a personal issue. I'm going to Washington for the future safety of all children." Dam Dees-Thomases,founder of the Million Mom Marcia,said,"We are thrilled that Rosie will emcee the Marcy. Her commitment to this issue will emergize the participants who are oz ring to Washington, DC and attending local marches around the country.ry. We want to show Corte hitt we mean business." The Million Mom March is planning a memorable and inspirational Mother's lay on the National Mall that will include compelling speakers, ecttertainment,an interfaith service and family activities. Ile.Mil im Mom MMarrcb,a grassroots organization,is linking thousands of mothers and others art acra. s the'time d States to march on the National Math ken,in WaDC and is cities across the country this Mother's Day—May 14,2000—to encourage Ccoogress to enact tougher comrols on guns. Outraged by the gun violence that is killing and wounding children,thousands of mothers from across the country are working to orgartize the Million Mose Much. Million Mom March o%xrtizers are available for i Contact: Diane»ardc Phone: (925) 675-0598 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Million Mom March Held in Washington,DC on Mother's Day,2000 Mothers Across the Country Call for Grin Licensing and Registration Contra Costa County. March 2000. - Outraged by gun violence that has killed or wounded children, thousands of mothers are organizing the Million Mom March aimed at pressuring Congress to enact tougher controls on firearms. On May 14, 20010 - Mother's Day - mothers and 'honorary morns' from across the United States will march in Washington, DC to either celebrate the passage by Congress of sensible gun legislator*—oko-protest bipartisan ineptitude. This national campaign brings mothers, families, and 'honorary moms' from communities across the country to join them on the National Mail Washington, DC or to attend their local march to call on Congress to pass common sense gun control legislation. Guns are already a theme in the 2000 presidential election and will play out in many congressional races. Since the killings at Columbine Nigh School in Littleton, Colorado, last year, followed by a series of gun violence at schools, offices and churches, President Sill Clinton has pushed a gun control agendas including background checks at gun shows, child safety locks, and licensing for gun owners. The Million Mom March is intended to make gun policy an issue in the 2000 elections. New Jersey resident and mother, Donna Dees-Thomases, founder of the grassroots organization, Million Mom March, applied for a permit to march in Washington, DC in August, 1999, one week after the Granada, Hills, CA day camp shooting. Mother's Day originated during the Civil War to remind women to take care of each other's wounded sons. For more information, visit wM.millionmommarch.com or call 1!988- 989-MOMS. The Millitan C loft :t f o►s t n6t for-profit organization that will join mothers and others to march in Washington, DC on May 14, 2000 to call on Congress to require all handgun owners to be licensed and that they be required to register their weapons with the proper authorities. There will be a Million Mom March at Lake Merritt in Oakland on Sunday, May 14, 2000 for those who can't get to Washington, DC. The rally and march will begin at 1:00pm at the Lake Merritt Bandstand. GUN VIOLENCE FACT'S Gun Deaths Among Youth: 4,223 young people ages 0-19 were killed by gunfire--one every two hours, nearly 12 people every day in the United States in 1997. 2,580 were murdered by gunfire 1,262 committed suicide using a gun (more than three people every day) 306 died from an unintentional or"accidental" shooting 630 young people killed by guns were under the age of 15 191 young people killed by guns were under the age of 10 84 young people were underthe age of 5 [source for all of the above: Center for Disease Control and Prevention,the National Center for Health Statistics] American children under 15 are 12 times more likely to die from gunfire than children in 25 other industrialized countries combined. [source: Center for Disease Control. Rates of homicide, suicide, and firearm-related death among children-26 industrialized countries. MMWR 46 (5):101-105.1997.] Gun homicide is the fourth leading cause of death for young people 10-14 years of age. [source: National Center for Health Statistics 1997 data.] Gun homicide is the second leading cause of death for young people 15-24. [source: National Center for Health Statistics 1997 data.] Total Gun Deaths: There were a total of 32,436 people killed by guns in the U.S. in 1997. Of these: 17,566 were.un suicides 13,522 were�urr�ix�rcrdes 981 were unintentional or "accidental" shootings 367 were shooting deaths of undetermined intent [source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention,the National Center for Health Statistics] TOTAL P.O6