HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-010RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SUPPORTERS OF THE
'THIRll ANNUAL COMMUNITY WIDE TRUE LOVE WAITS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and safety of young
adults in our community is of vital importance to the entire well being of Butte County; and
WHEREAS. the True Love Waits movement is celebrated world wide on an annual
basis; and
WHEREAS, the following groups, supporters and organizations are some of the active
participants in this year"s "frtle Love Waits Campaign: students in Berry Creek School; [~eather
River Adventist School; Oroville Christian School; St. Thomas the Apostle School; Venture
Club (Central Middle School); Campus JAM (Las Plumas High School); STAND Club (Oroville
High School); Caring for Women; the Community Health Alliance of Oroville (CHAD); the
Cooperating Christian Churches of Oroville; Our Children, Our 'T'reasure" and the YMCA; and
WHEREAS, many local students have participated in sexual abstinence campaigns and
have individually considered the consequences of sexual behavior; at~ui
WHEREAS, many students, following thoughtful consideration have signed pledge
cards vowing sexual abstinence from now until marriage; and
WHEREAS, sexual abstinence is recognized by health organizations and physicians,
health groups and other organizations as a most effective moans to preserve the health_ futures
and integrity of our youth and communities; and
WHEREAS, the positive commitments made now can assure positive decisions that can
last a lifetime benefiting us a11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors, recognizing the ongoing bonefits from the True Love Waits movement and positive
results realized from the student commitments, hereby proclaims and affirms pride and
appreciation to the supporters of the Third Annual Community Wide True Love tVaits
Campaign" and encourages residents to acknowledge the value of sexual abstinence by young
adults until marriage as a viable method to promote health and well being.
PASSED AND ADOPTED b_y the Butte County Board o1' Supervisors this ?~`~' day of
January 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Houx, Josiassen, <~r.d Chair Dols n
NOES: None
ABSE1\T: Supervisor Davis
iV'OT VOTING: None (~
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ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Oificcr
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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