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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 05102004 - 2004-547 T& Boardof SuperM*Sor Contra Costa C ounty, Calglornia In the matter of declaring October 14,2004 to be Lights on Afterschool Day in Contra Costa County , RESOLUTION NO.2004/ 547 WHEREAS, October 14,2004 is national"Lights on Afterschool"day,designed by the Afterschool Alliance to spot innovativei quality afterschool programs available to communities across the country; And WHEREAS,The Board of Supervisors recognizes that quality afterschool programs benefit children and youth by offering academic and cultural enrichment,homework help, recreation and play,health education,good nutrition,youth leadership and development, as well as interaction with caring adults who serve as mentors and role models; And WHEREAS",Quality afterschool programs can increase the ability of low-income parents to obtain and retain jobs by offering a safe,consistent,structured environment for their children during the afternoon hours; And WHEREAS, Evidence is growing that afterschool programs not only have positive outcomes for youth, families and communities, but can also contribute to reductions in County costs for crisis programs that address teen pregnancy,juvenile accidents and crime, substance abuse and school dropouts; And WHEREAS, The County is an active participant along with the West Contra Costa, Antioch,Pittsburg,Mt. Diablo,Martinez,and Jahn Sweet School Districts in the Aftersebool4All Collaborative to promote a growing infrastructure for the ultimate goal of afterschoolprograms in all county schools, And WHEREAS,The Afterschool 4 All Collaborative has expanded to now serve over 7,500 students each school day. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County declares October 14, 2004 "Lights on Afterschool"day in Contra Costa County. PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members this 12th day of October 2004. F ERAL D. GLOVER Chairman I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of An action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the trate shown: ATTESTED: • # JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors +► and County Administrator a •� � t © By _ .Deputy V RESOLUTION NO.20041$47 �. ry