HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03221994 - 94-180 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF:
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF RESOLUTION NO. 94/180
. APRIL, 1994 AS "INCREASE THE
PEACE - STOP THE VIOLENCE
MONTH" IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, violence in Contra Costa County. as throughout the United
States, has reached epidemic proportions; and
WHEREAS, violence encompasses a range of intentionally injurious
acts including murder, domestic violence, assault, child abuse,
sexual assault, and suicide; and
WHEREAS, firearm injuries were the leading cause of injury deaths
to Contra Costa County residents in 1992, nearly double the number
of motor vehicle related injuries; and
WHEREAS, from 1988 to 1990 firearm injuries were the leading cause
of death for children in the 10 through 14 year age group (36%) ,
and the second leading cause of death for teens age 15 through 19;
and
WHEREAS, the costs of violence create an unnecessary burden on
health and criminal justice services, the average national per
person cost of hospitalization related to treating a firearm injury
being $33, 159; and
WHEREAS, a 1992 study of one local hospital revealed a total of 125
persons were. seen for gunshot wounds, initial charges for which
totaled $467,012, 66% of which was public funds; and
WHEREAS, the causes of violent behavior are extremely complex and
reducing violence requires implementation of a broad spectrum of
strategies, from individual education to policy and environmental
changes; and
WHEREAS, numerous local community agencies, civic and religious
organizations, businesses and individuals continue to dedicate
their efforts toward the reduction of violence, despite severe
budgetary constraints;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA RESOLVED THAT:
The Board opposes all forms of interpersonal violence; and
Q The Board recognizes efforts of organizations and individuals
throughout Contra Costa County to reduce and prevent violence;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
Q The month of April, 1994 is PROCLAIMED "Increase the Peace -
Stop the Violence Month" through Contra Costa County.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
twenty-second day of March, 1994 .
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County
Administrator n
By S1
Deputy Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.. 94/180--