PROCLAMATION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS

VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH

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WHEREAS, the people of our community have great appreciation and admiration for the many local men and women who have served the country in the armed forces in order to protect and preserve the freedoms enjoyed by our community and by all Americans; and

WHEREAS, some VETERANS have encountered obstacles in readjusting to civilian life; and

WHEREAS, VETERANS, many of them disabled, represent a significant share of California’s homeless population; and

WHEREAS, VETERANS possess a wide variety of valuable job qualifications and skills, including experience, maturity, leadership, and loyalty, that make them ideal candidates for employment; and

WHEREAS, the Human Services Agency staff, in conjunction with the Local Veterans Employment Representatives from the Employment Development Department, are committed to ensuring that VETERANS receive all the services and programs to which they are entitled, and achieve self-sufficiency,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County do hereby proclaim May 2006 as VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH in San Mateo County, and urge all local employers, organized labor, veterans organizations, and other government leaders to support this worthy campaign to increase employment opportunities for the men and women who have faithfully served our nation in the military.

Dated: May 2, 2006

SUPERVISORS:

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JERRY HILL, President

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MARK CHURCH

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RICHARD S. GORDON

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ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

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ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors