HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04281987 - 87-240 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
the Week of May 3 - 9, 1987 as ) RESOLUTION NO. 87/240
Hire a Veteran Week in Contra )
Costa County )
WHEREAS the American people have a special obligation to
those who served in the Armed Forces and risked their lives to
defend our Nation' s freedom and honor; and
WHEREAS these veterans, particularly the Vietnam-era
veterans, bear a disproportionate share of the unemployment that
exists today; and
WHEREAS these Vietnam-era veterans bore the brunt of our
involvement in an unforgettable war and now deserve our best
efforts to help them find jobs and permanent careers as civilians;
and
WHEREAS in particular, job prospects for the many
disabled Vietnam-era veterans are a special concern because their
access to suitable employment is more limited;
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County that the week of May 3 through 9, 1987 is
PROCLAIMED as Hire a Veteran Week in Contra Costa County.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens of the County,
especially employers, are CALLED upon to assist and cooperate in
developing job opportunities for our veterans.
PASSED on April 28, 1987 by unanimous vote of the
Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
28th day of April , 1987.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: Deputy Clerk