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IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2005/270
MAY 8, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 19 2005
AS "NATIONALFAMILY MONTH"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS; We promote the economic and social well-being of families,'children, individuals,'and communities;
and
WHEREAS We recognize there is an epidemic of children in crisis in the United States caused by the increased
stresses on children from contemporary society, which can even include instances of child abuse and
neglect;and
WHEREAS: Newspaper l,ea, ties;,news reports, and, v.Arious studies provide evidence that children are more
frequently committing,acts of violence, taking.'illegal drugs, and`c�arni4' ting suicide, indicating that the
future o£the child of the.Ut ited States are at risk;acid
WHEREAS: All.families,in the United States,,regardless of flieir economic.status, .ethtsic or cultural heritage, or
geographic location;are experiencing the pressures caused by contemporaty society while trying to raise and
nurture their children and embrace their families,and
WHEREAS: It is irnperauve that the people of the United States act boldly r t e_the'future of the Nation by
haliing-and Healing the pain of children in crisis;and
WHEREAS: The $pard'hdnrirs the bonds of the fan ny and recognizes.;t kbievetnents of families, however
c6rxiprisei alt th r diversity;:.and
WHEREXS `Illere at, rsver 8 , thirtyfamily events sponsored.by cotes within the l $0 y til at tike place between
Mrther's7a ,May ;"2005;and Father's'-Day,June 19,2005 atcd
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WHEREASi 'Ihe'Contra°.Costa Commission for WOmen strives to, � t.:fairiilies and�cv<irrien within the County,
and have publishedcal clar,Of such-events`aid . +
WHEREAS: We,encourage families, children, individuals;.and;cciii inunities tcs cerebrate and recognize their
families during rational Family Month;
NOW, THEREFORE: The members of the -Board 6f'Supeoj§orsOF the County of Contra Costa do
PROCLAIM and PRONOUNCE Mai $„ 2005 through,Jure '19, 2005 as "National Family Month" in
Contra Costa County.
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on May 10 2005,by unanimous vote of the Board members present.
' G'✓ - C f/ fie L. C �'� s' . .,_.
GAYLE B.UILkEMA
Chain
District II Supervis6r
JOHN GIOIA Y N."PIEPHO
District I Supervisor WERALD. GLOVER
strict III S` pe -'sor
MARK DeSAULNIER '
District IV Supervisor District V-Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
n7 rI UE D: MAY 10,2005
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
`+ ('(} By e{ Deputy