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IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2008/306
MAY 4-10, 2008, AS
"BE HIND TO ANIMALS WEEK"
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, we have been endowed not�only withthe blessings,and benefits of our animal friends
who offer us companionship, loyalty and great pleasure in our daily lives, but also with a
firm responsib hty�to protect these fellow creatures with .11A,.we share the earth from
need pain fear and Bufferin and :,:,
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WHEREAS, the people iii theCounty of Contra Costa are mindful of the valuable work done by
the Animal`. `Services.. Department and .local humane groups for their invaluable
coritributiori in caring for lost and:Aunwanted animalsinstillmg humane values in our .
children, through humane education programs°and promoting,a true working spirit of
kndness;and consideration for animals in the minds of all people, and z
WHEREAS the Count of Contra Costa wouldJ-1 e to recognize and honor 'the many animal
servicesfvolunteers.who.vhave contributed thousands of`hours to pets and'the community;
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WHEREAS, the "second week of Maury has_been set as the annual;celebration of tlie'national week
observing responsible pet owner``- hip and skindness to animals
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT' RESOLVED=that the Board of Supervisor'sE does'proclaim and
pronounce May 4-10, 2008, as "Be Kind to Animals Week" in Contra�Costa County
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FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
j ,• N GIOIA AYLE B. iJILKEMA ,
�i �I Supervisor District II Supervisor
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MRY N. PIEPHO SUSAN A. BONILLA
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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- * I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
f action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
' Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED:'May 6,2008
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0 O...` JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
`rrA COUP County Administrator
By ,Deputy.