HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-104RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do About It AS THE BOOK IN
COMMON FOR THE COUNTY OF BUTTE IN 2012-2013
WHEREAS, the County of Butte values reading, reflection and action in support of building a sense of
community, strengthening literacy and advancing the common good: and
WHEREAS, the Book in Common's goal is to create a foundation for life-long learning by understanding
oneself and others and to intellectually, critically and emotionally reflect on one's experiences and roles in society; and
WHEREAS, programs such as the Book in Common enhance the intellectual community, foster dialogue on
important social issues, and value the diverse cultural perspectives found in contemporary society; and
WHEREAS, California State University, Butte Community College, Butte County Library, City of Chico, City of
Oroville, Chico enterprise Record, Chico Tdews and Review, Barnes and Noble, local citizens and book clubs around our
County have selected Un uenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do About !t as the Book in Common.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby recognize
Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do About !t as the Book in Common for 2012/2013 and urge all
citizens to read, reflect and take action in support of the common good of the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTEb by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of California, this 11t" day of
September, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Yamaguchi and Ghair Lambert
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Paul Hahn, Chief
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Steve Lambe air
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