HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03011994 - 94-116 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming ) RESOLUTION NO. 94/116
March 15 through April 15, 1994 )
"American Cancer Society Mother Was )
Right Campaign Days" and Supporting )
the Food and Nutrition Policy
Consortium's Ongoing Efforts to )
Implement the County Food Policy. )
WHEREAS more than two thirds of deaths in Contra Costa County are caused by chronic
diseases; and
WHEREAS good nutrition.plays an important role in reducing risk for chronic disease; and
WHEREAS a year ago, the nation's first county food policy was adopted by this Board of
Supervisors as one step in reducing risk for chronic disease; and
WHEREAS the American Cancer Society Contra Costa Unit has had an instrumental role in
the Contra Costa County.Food and Nutrition Policy Consortium's activities, including.
awarding the Consortium for its role in bringing about the county food policy; and
WHEREAS the American Cancer Society,".Mother Was Right" campaign can help reduce
chronic disease risk-by encouraging good eating habits; and
WHEREAS this Board of Supervisors has actively supported the Contra Costa County Food
and Nutrition Policy Consortium in its mission to reduce chronic disease and promote good
health for all county residents;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY that it hereby PROCLAIMS March 15 through April 15 American Cancer
Society "Mother 'Was Right campaign days and ENDORSES Consortium activities related to
the implementation of the county food policy including the distribution of "table tents".and
"Mother Was Right" campaign materials in county facilities.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this i s t day of March.
.I hereby certify that the.foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered on the
minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
TOM P ERS, CHAIR
Supervisor, District I
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
thislst day of March..
By� � Q� �
Deputy Clerk