HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03041986 - 86-102 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 4, 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlaks6n and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No . 86/102
SUBJECT: PROCLAIMING MARCH 2 - 8, 1986 AS "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY
WOMEN WEEK"
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women has existed in
the United States of America for over 104 years and has branches in 1 ,950
communities and a membership of 171 ,000; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women is an organization
dedicated to education and the advancement of women, involvement in community
issues and life-long learning; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women serves as a means
for women to be effective participants in the areas where crucial issues are
being decided; and
WHEREAS, the American Association -of University Women believes that
discrimination, be it based on race, sex, age, national origin or disability, has
no place in our society, particularly within institutions that choose to accept
federal assistance; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women designates the
Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1985 (HR 700) , a bill in Congress to restore
basic civil and educational rights that formerly were protected by Title IX and
other legislation passed to prevent discrimination against minorties, the
handicapped and the aged, as its highest legislative priority; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women celebrates its
heritage of working to eliminate discrimination in this nation and bring greater
equity for women in conjunction with Women 's History Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County that March 2 - 8, 1986 is PROCLAIMED as AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
UNIVERSITY WOMEN WEEK in the County of Contra Costa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors urges all citizens
of Contra Costa County to recognize the importance of this observance,
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 shown.
ATTESTED: March 4, 1986
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
LCounty Administrator
BY0o
D puty er
Orig. Dept.:
cc: Supervisor Powers
County Administrator