HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-019RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
THE CHICO NEWS AND REVIEW
WHEREAS, Butte County receives over 5,000 allegations of child abuse and neglect
annually, and over seven hundred children are in out-of--home placement in Butte County in any
one month; and
WHEREAS, the Frank Watters and Mary Anne Houx Children's Trust Fund, a fund made
up entirely of donations from the community, allows Butte County citizens to make tax deductible
donations to help prevent child abuse and neglect when they pay their property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Chico News and Review, through their continued commitment to provide
media coverage, has increased the awareness of the community regarding the importance of
contributions to the Frank Watters and Mary Anne Houx Children's Trust Fund.
WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors recognizes the outstanding efforts of
the Chico News and Review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors,
on its own behalf and on behalf of the residents of Butte County, wishes to send heartfelt thanks
and appreciation to the Chico News and Review for their continuing support of Butte County's
efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 23`d day of
January 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Kirk, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
~-' J E DOL ,Chair
Boa~IIi of Supervisors
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ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the B~iard of Supervisors
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