RESOLUTION

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

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE

San Mateo County

Human Services Agency

Upon Its Accreditation By

The Council on Accreditation

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WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Human Services Agency has been recognized as a provider of the highest order by the Council on Accreditation, an independent, not-for-profit, child- and family-service and behavioral health care monitoring organization; and

WHEREAS, from employment assistance to child welfare to veterans services to workforce development, HSA volunteered to undergo a comprehensive review across all programs and was measured against rigorous, national standards; and

WHEREAS, COA’s analysis specifically cited HSA’s commitment to meeting the Peninsula’s linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and geographic needs through approximately 300 workers speaking two-dozen different languages; and

WHEREAS, the accreditation review encompassed HSA as a whole, underscoring the tireless dedication and commitment of 850 dedicated employees helping to manage, maintain and guide the health and well-being of more than 40,000 individuals and families throughout the Peninsula.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County congratulates all employees of the San Mateo County Human Services Agency upon receiving accreditation by the Council on Accreditation. The Board expresses its gratitude and extends sincere wishes for many more years of continuing excellence.

Dated: SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

SUPERVISORS:

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

JERRY HILL

RICHARD S. GORDON

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors