HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03202001 - P.2 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
Iv1arch-22, 2001 as Peacemakers Day )
In Contra Costa County ) RESOOLUTI.ON NO. 2001/ 108
WHEREAS, our families, communities, nation and world have increasingly suffered from
violence in recent times; and
WHEREAS, the work of individuals and agencies who promote peace and non-violence is of
paramount importance in improving life for all people; and
WHEREAS, the Center for.Human Development has devoted itself to promoting the health
and well-being of individuals, families and communities in Contra Costa County since 1972;
and
WHEREAS, the Center for Human Development's Conflict Resolution Panels are recognizing
those who have.made a significant contribution to promoting peace in our County at their eighth
Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner on March 22, 2 00 1; and
WHEREAS, the six recipients of this year's Peacemaker Awards are outstanding representatives
,of a much larger community of committed individuals and groups who strive to promote peaceful
communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim
March 22, 2001 as Peacemakers Day in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON March 20, 2001, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier
John ioia Gayle B. Uilkema
.Donna rbe Federal Glover'
I hereby certify 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 Seal of the Board"of Supervisors
affixed this twentieth day of March, 2 00 1.
JOHN SWEETEN, Cler f t Board of
Supe ' ors and u Ad L istrat
V,
eputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV