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FROM: Glenn E. Howell, Director, Animal Services Department ';!i Costa
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DATE: May 2, 2006 •..,... _
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SUBJECT: ADOPT Resolution 2006/221 and Proclaim May 7-13, 2006,
as "Be Kind to Animals Week" in Contra Costa County
SPECIFIC REQUEST($) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT Resolution 2006/221 and proclaim May 7-13, 2006, as the 92nd Annual "Be Kind to Animals Week" in
Contra Costa County.
BACKGROUND:
"Be Kind to Animals Week" was created in 1915 by the American Humane Association to celebrate the unique
bond between humans and animals. Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the nation's
oldest organization dedicated to protecting animals. Every year, animal shelters throughout the country hold
special events during `Be Kind to Animals Week" to raise awareness and teach people about the role animals
play in our lives. Contra Costa County Animal Services Department joins the American Humane Association
and the many animal shelters across the nation in celebrating the joy and companionship our animal friends
bring to us.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES XX NO SIGNATURE: /
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✓RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE (S):
ACTION OF BOADON //(_�.L- ��� APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED 07ER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Glenn E. Howell, Director, ASD (5-8370) ATTESTED
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cc: County Administrator JOHN CULLEN, C K OF HE BOARD OF
Animal Services Department, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez SUPER� 1 0 AU01C UNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2006/221
PROCLAIMING MAY 7-1312006 AS "BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS,we have been endowed not only with the blessings and benefits of our animal friends
who offer us companionship, loyalty and great pleasure in our daily lives, but also with a firm
responsibility to protect these fellow creatures with which we share the earth from need,pain,fear
and suffering; and
WHEREAS,the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work done by the
Animal Services Department and local humane groups for their invaluable contribution in caring
for lost and unwanted animals,instilling humane values in our children through humane education
programs and promoting a true working spirit of kindness and consideration for animals in the
minds and hearts of all people; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa would like to recognize and honor the many animal
services volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours to pets and the community; and
WHEREAS, the second week of May has been set as the annual celebration of the national week
observing responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does proclaim and
pronounce May 7- 13, 2006 to be designated "Be Kind to Animals Week."
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Supervisors present this 2nd day of May 2006.
JOHN GIOIA
Chair
District I Supervisor
GAY . UILKEMA MAR PIEPHO
District II Supervisor istrictIII Supervisor
MARK DeSAULNIER � DERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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• Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 2nd day of May 2006.
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JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
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RESOLUTION NO.2006/221