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Contra Cwta CountV, Cali ornia
In the Matter of Recognizing and 3).•;v__,:__„ ;
Honoring Mrs. Johnnie Thompson
On Her 45 Years of Service'...as
Foster Parent in Contra Costa"County RESOLrUTION NO. 2001 202
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Whereas, foster parents serve as the primary source of love;-identity, self-esteem, and
support tq children who are not able to-remain in their`homes.due::fo..'problems 4.,.abuse and
neglect who ne_ed`Ftl e.temporary safety and security of a stable'family un-ti, hey can:achieve a
safe, permanent family environment; and ;
Whereas; Frank`and Johnnie Thompson became foster parerits
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#' Whereas, Mr. and..Mrs:`Thofripson provided exceptional careefgr many-ckurdren sornehmes
taking all.siblings into their home and
Whereas;:si'nce 19.85 ;:after the death of==IVIr: :Thom son, 1Vlf9' ohrirue Thom sonPhas
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continued to remain`a valuable resource to.the.Employment and`Human Services:Dep ra ,tm;s nt
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Whereas, Mrs.:T hompson estimates'that she.�has takankbvei.10 :cl%ilelren;into:her(home
durin the ast 45 years, many with difficult behayiors grid=:n.; -1 > ',
Whereast:Mr==s:Tl ompson;iri,hervvery sensitiveemaririer=and way of relatuzg tokch ldren, has
helped the children with'difficult:behaviors work.towards more acceptabl'e':behavior Ywhich has
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led to som&of then-f Voin adopted into a permaneni--lov,ing family. 41
Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved that the Board of;Sdpervisors red ogriizesrand honors Mrs.
Johnnie Thompson for her, year's36f::service to•Coritra_Costd'-ounty children as a foster parent.
PASSED by a unanirrous vote.of the Board`of`Supervisors members present this 15th day
of May 2001.
GAYLE B. UI MA
Chair
District II Supervisor
0JOHN GIOIA ONNA RBER
District I Supervisor istr'ct ujoery's
MARK DeSAULNIER PDIE AL D. GLOV R
District IV Supervisortrict V Supervisor
JOHN WEETEN
County Administrator