HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 05152001 - 2001-203 J4e Roarcl o upervcjorJ o
Contra Cwta County, Cali of nia
In the Matter of Declaring May 2001 )
As Foster Parent Recognition Month )
in Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO. 2001/.203
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Whereas, the Amercarfami y 'serving:.as'tlie-primary.source:of love;identity, self-
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esteem, and support; is the;�veryfoundation of our;commuriities anei'our�nation• and
Whereas, there,are currently 2'400 children in foste'K,care n,Contr_dCosta Coiinty due to
problems"of abuse and neglect who need-the temporary safety arid:"seeurity;of`a'stable foster
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family,,uiitil they,can achieve a safe, permanent family,_environment;-_an d
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tiVhereas over 580 foster families.in-Contra Costa;County ded cafe fliemselves fo ik,
providing these children with the-love and values thdf l-ielp prepare t-liem'for,res-ponsibl`e;;':
adult living- and
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Whereas, numerous'public and pri��ate_agencies work to`irerease't11e:pu,bliet`s awareness
of:the needs;of':children.,in foster care and the enduring and`valuable corif-ribution of foster
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parents.
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Now; Therefore;'Be`It:FResglved that'tlie Board" f Su ervisors;declares Ma 20001 as
FOSTER-PARENT RrECOGNITION,MONTH iii";ContraCbsf"a:County _
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PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Superisors:membe"rS'preserit'this 145th day
of Ma' '2001 . _._. m�w _ -
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iAYL'E B. UIL 1VIA-
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District II Supervisor .kL"O'
JOHN GIOIA DONNA G ER
District I Supervisor District III Supervisor
MARK DeSAULNIER FEDER L D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
,/ JOHN WEETEN
County Administrator