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07-042
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC.'S
40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO BUTTE COUNTY COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. (CAA) was first established in
January 1967 in accordance with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to eliminate the causes and effects
of poverty; and
WHEREAS, low-income residents of Butte County have benefited from the broad scope of services
developed and delivered by the CAA; and
WHEREAS, the CAA has provided over 20 million pounds of food to low-income families with
lack of food security; and
WHEREAS, the CAA has improved the energy-efficiency of over 50,000 homes of low-income
families through weatherization services; and
WHEREAS, the CAA has assisted in averting crisis in the lives of over 25,000 families through
emergency utility and home repair assistance services; and
WHEREAS, the CAA has promoted the independence and security of elderly residents through the
provision of over 2.5 million nutrition meals to both home bound and mobile seniors; and
WHEREAS, the CAA has effectively assisted over 350 families to make necessary life changes at
the Esplanade House that broke the cycle of homelessness for them and their children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
acknowledges the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., for its 40 years of service and efforts to
improve the lives of low-income residents of Butte County and encourages residents to participate in
recognition activities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 27"' day of February
2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Kirk, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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JANE DO AN, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, ief Administrative Officer
And Clerk o£~he B rd of~unervisors 7
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