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RESOLUTION DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2003/ 219
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
A YELLOW RIBBON COUNTY
WHEREAS,this nation is at war and we acknowledge all those who are serving our great Country and
protecting those who are not blessed with the freedom we know; and
WHEREAS, the proud people of Contra Costa County wish to express their support of our brave and dedicated
servicemen and women and their families during these hostilities by displaying and flying the American Flag;
and
WHEREAS, there have been reports that,,,tho.worneh Otthe I9`h Century tied a yellow stocking around their
arms or in their hair when men wont tor war; an idea that came from the days of chivalry; and
WHEREAS,the people of;this,County of Contra Costa are also encouraged to display yellow ribbons in
support of our troops; sod.
WHEREAS, the.people of Contra Costa County will not forget the servicemen and women during this time of
hostility.
NOW, THEW"O,E; BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Contra Costa is hereby declared a Yellow
Ribbon Coin,
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors this 8th day of April, 003'.
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UJOHN GIOIA GAAE . -. KEMA
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
MARK DESAULNIER, Chair FED RAL D. GLO R
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered into
the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John SweCounty d Frk of a ward of Supervisors.
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Deputy Clerk