HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 02071995 - 95-132 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
IN THE MATTER DECLARING FEBRUARY 12-18, 1996 ]
AS 'LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WEEK' IN CONTRA ] RESOLUTION NO. 95/132
COSTA COUNTY ]
WHEREAS, the league of Women Voters was founded in 1920 after a 72 year
struggle to gain women's suffrage; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the League of Women Voters in to promote an open
governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive; that protects
individual liberties established by the Constitution; and that assures opportunities for
citizen participation in government decision making; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the League has helped millions of women and men
become informed participants of government; and
WHEREAS, the League is a unique, multi-issue activist network that derives its
strength from the energy and commitment of several hundred thousand members and
supporters nationwide; and
WHEREAS, the League is a recognized force in shaping public policy and in
promoting citizen participation at all levels of government;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Supervisors, County of
Contra Costa, State of California, does hereby proclaim the week of February 12-18,
1995 as "League of Women Voters Week".
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON February 7, 1995, by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
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.
INTRODUCED BY:
Gayle Bishop
Supervisor District Three
and Chairman
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 7th day of February, 1995.
PHIL BATCHELOR, County Administrator
and CI of the Bo rd of Supervisors
By
ep Clerk