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BOARD QF SUPERV1~t~R~
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Reso~ufion No. o~-ono
A PROCLAMATION CELEI3RA'1 ING 40 YEAKS OI• CONIMUNI'1 Y ACTION
WHEREAS, the United States of America was established to promote freedom and
opportunity for people who have come from all across the world for various reasons; and,
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America includes the concept of
"promoting the general welfare" as a key element of this country's core values; and,
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has historically recognized
that all residents have certain "inalienable rights" that need to be respected and protected; and
WHEREAS, the Equal Opportunity Act was adopted in 1964 by Congress in response to
the wishes of the American people to express and manifest the respect and protection needed to
promote greater opportunities for low-income residents; and
WHEREAS, for 40 years communities all across the United States of America have
enjoyed an incredible legacy of accomplishment by community action agencies that have helped
millions of children, families, and individuals move themselves out from under the yoke of
povel-ty; and
WHEREAS, the County of Butte has promoted self-sufficiency through the efforts of the
Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., that has provided opportunities and services
including Head Start Preschool and InfantlToddler Services, Residential WeatherizationlHousing
Rehabilitation, Senior Nutrition, Esplanade House Transitional .H.ousing for Homeless Families,
Food Distribution, Utility Assistance, and Housing Development for Homeownership
Opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the continued application of community action principles and methods is
needed to further the accomplishments to promote self-sufficiency opportunities for our
residents.
NOW, 1'HEREORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Butte, State of California, in regular session on March 23, 2004, acknowledges the
accomplishments of the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., to promote self-
sufficiency and opportunity, and further supports the continuation of efforts to achieve greater
results for the benefit of this community, state, and country.
YASSEll AND ADOPTED by the Butte Co~mty Board of Supervisors this 23"' day of
March 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Beeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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R. J., HEELER, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOS>E~I, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Deputy