HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 06061989 - 89-346 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Supporting )
A Benefit Concert to ) Resolution No. 89/346
Raise Funds for Homeless )
People in Contra Costa )
County )
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County currently has a homeless problem; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County does not have sufficient financial
resources to provide the spectrum of services needed to help homeless
individuals and families get back into the mainstream of society; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has demonstrated an ability to work
effectively with private non-profit organizations in trying to develop
solutions to the problems of homeless people; and
WHEREAS, these private non-profit organizations which are providing
services need additional funds in order to continue to provide services
to homeless people; and
WHEREAS, Steve Ashman and other homeless activists are trying to build
support for a concert/fundraiser to benefit private non-profit
organizations dedicated to serving the homeless; and
WHEREAS, the benefit concert will feature such notable bands as the Zasu
Pitts Memorial Orchestra;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County hereby declares its support for these efforts to raise
private donations to help the homeless in Contra Costa County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors encourages
residents of Contra Costa County to attend this event scheduled for
early 1990.
Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Powers
First District
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 June 6, 1989.
ATTESTED: June 6, 19.89.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk
of the Board of
Supervisors and County
dministrator.
BY:
Deputy Clerk