THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2010 AS

FAMILY DAY – A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN

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WHEREAS, the use of illegal and prescription drugs and the abuse of alcohol and nicotine constitute the greatest threats to the well-being of America's children; and

   

WHEREAS, 15 years of surveys conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University have consistently found that the more often children and teenagers eat dinner with their families the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use illegal drugs; and

   

WHEREAS, frequent family dining is associated with lower rates of teen smoking, drinking, illegal drug use and prescription drug abuse; and

   

WHEREAS, the correlation between frequent family dinners and reduced risk for teen substance abuse is well documented; and

 

WHEREAS, parents who are engaged in their children’s lives – through such activities as frequent family dinners – are less likely to have children who abuse substances; and

 

WHEREAS, family dinners have long constituted a substantial pillar of family life in America.

   

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby designates September 27th, 2010 as Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children, and the Board further encourages all residents to be cognizant of the importance of spending time with one’s family.

 

Dated: September 27, 2010

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

  
   


RICHARD S. GORDON, President

     
   


MARK CHURCH

     
   


CAROLE GROOM

     
   


ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

     
   


ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors