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Home My WebLink AboutRESOLUTIONS - 05012001 - 2001-172 0// IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 200U171 THE MONTH OF MAY, 2001 ANIMAL ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the message of zero tolerance for animal abuse and domestic violence will empower the community to join together to take measures to prevent and halt the cycle of violence that destroys relationships, families and neighborhoods in our communities; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Animal Welfare Coalition is sponsoring the Cycle of Violence: the People-Animal Connection symposium in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States' First Strike campaign—a national campaign to raise awareness of the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence; and WHEREAS,the Cycle of Violence: the People-Animal Connection symposium will be held on May 2, 2001 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. at the Summit Center,Bay Room;,255QArnold Drive, Martinez; and ' i'it.'. I •'L,,..•.p; ;:r'(�. 'TSA,�t<' ?'_".i•..:.;,. WHEREAS, since 1998, the Contra.Costa`A umal'"Wel'fare`Goa'h lias',bee i,com rised of a variety of animal if we are rescue organizations. The'goals of tlus:or'ariization'is'to ••• Establish a coup •:„ '' :,: wide�:strafegy to reduce euthanasia in county shelters;'' ❖ Develop a countywide,plan for increasing spay/neuter rates, thereby`addressirig.pet overpopulation: ❖ Create a county'.network among animal welfare/rescue groups to foster mutal�`co:operation; • ":tis ❖ Establisk`a:,-cooperative working relationship with county animal welfare/rescue,groups and the Contra Costa County:'Animal Services agency; and :. WHEREAS, the,present membership of Contra Costa Animal Welfare Coalition,includes Coiniiuiity Concern for Cats, H.A.L.O.;Voicesfor Pets, Feral Cat Foundation,Friends of the Formerly Friendless, as`,". -as community members Joe P';artansky and Sally Morgan-Welch;and PASSED by a:unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this (First) day of;(IVIa M 2001. JOHN`GIOIA DONN E Distri'' I Di II r ct Su''ervis 'r` strict I Su erviso t f AS•a_. `':'+ �:�ttti>= ,i.•}amu . r yy..��s'rL •+Y t `Ii,Ys ,.y i.. :r rv. - t9 yr xtg^' qY' G •:ti'.. V �l✓ MARK F.EDER GLOVER District IV Supervisor• . •N�� r"t+ � ss"'. 1 5:: .::..Distract V Supervisor .t`-:-�_`• ' �;1,'.,',' ':� ':ic'X'ss t.. .F e:;7s:,J_•e'fr'' GAYLE B. UdLKEMA,Chair District II Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. John Sweeten,County Administrato and Clerk the Board of Supervisors. By '. T'NDep ty Clerk BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2001/172 May 5`h, 2001 as "The Fourth Annual Hope Faire Celebrating Mental Health" (in Contra Costa County) WHEREAS, it is increasingly important to emphasize that mental health is critical for the well- being and vitality of our families, businesses and communities; and WHEREAS, there is a need to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining mental health, and to learn more about the impact of mental disabilities on one's mental health; and I- WHEREAS, learning more about mental health is important in educating the public about mental disabilities and it is vital to dispel associated negative preconceptions about persons with mental disabilities; and WHEREAS, the National Mental Health Association, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, and their partners celebrate Mental Health Month each year in May to raise awareness about mental health, mental disabilities, and insurance discrimination against people with mental disabilities; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa County Mental Health Division is the leader in the State in implementing a Recovery Model that will improve the quality of life and give a message of hope for the Contra Costa citizens that have psychiatric disabilities; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa Health Services/Mental Health Division and the Mental Health Commission will co-sponsor the Fourth.Annual Hope Faire on Saturday, May 5th, 2001, from 9 am to 4 pm in Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord, hosting a countywide faire open to the general public to permit residents to take a mental health day as part of Mental Health Awareness Month and to enable residents to learn more about mental health and mental health resources; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, proclaims May 5`h, 2001 as "The Fourth Annual Hope Faire Celebrating Mental Health," and requests the support of Contra Costa County residents and organizations in this effort to increase awareness about the importance of mental health and to promote the understanding that, through proper treatment, support and rehabilitation, individuals are able to recover and to resume productive, satisfying lives and fully participate in their communities. PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this First Day of May, 2001. Z:ducedI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF 4 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Donna Ger � I �opl Supervisor, District III ATTESTED J� JOHN SWTEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY A MI TRAT BY DEPUTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2001/172 May 5h, 2001 as "The Fourth Annual Hope Faire Celebrating Mental Health" (in Contra Costa County) WHEREAS, it is increasingly important to emphasize that mental health is critical for the well- being and vitality of our families, businesses and communities; and WHEREAS, there is a need to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining mental health, and to learn more about the impact of mental disabilities on one's mental health; and WHEREAS, learning more about mental health is important in educating the public about mental disabilities and it is vital to dispel associated negative preconceptions about persons with mental disabilities; and WHEREAS, the National Mental Health Association, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, and their partners celebrate Mental Health Month each year in May to raise awareness about mental health, mental disabilities, and insurance discrimination against people with mental disabilities; and WHEREAS, Contra Costa County Mental Health Division is the leader in the State in implementing a Recovery Model that will improve the quality of life and give a message of hope for the Contra Costa citizens that have psychiatric disabilities; and WHEREAS; Contra Costa Health Services/Mental Health Division and the Mental Health Commission will co-sponsor the Fourth Annual Hope Faire on Saturday, May 5th, 2001, from 9 am to 4 pm in Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord, hosting a countywide faire open to the general public to permit residents to take a mental health day as part of Mental Health Awareness Month and to enable residents to learn more about mental health and mental health resources; NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, proclaims May 5`h, 2001 as "The Fourth Annual Hope Faire Celebrating Mental Health," and requests the support of Contra Costa County residents and organizations in this effort to increase awareness about the importance of mental health and to promote the understanding that, through proper treatment, support and rehabilitation, individuals are able to recover and to resume productive, satisfying lives and fully participate in their communities. PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this First Day of May, 2001. I hereby certify that this is a true and Introduced by: correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Donna Gerber Supervisor, District III Attested l/ � 1 y�\► 1 C9-00 J 0 W4—S-W-4 en, ounty 4atoe By: D puty