To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Recognizing Cynthia Chavez for Volunteer Service on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution declaring April 2024 as Alcohol Awareness Month as recommended by the Health Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF CYNTHIA CHAVEZ FOR HER 6 YEARS AS A VOLUNTEER TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Chavez consistently supported the mission of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board since her appointment on May 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Chavez effectively collaborated with community partners to advance the objectives of the Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Chavez enthusiastically supported all of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board projects pertaining to Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Health; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Chavez represented the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board at several groups and coalitions, and community events such as Clean Slate, Resource Fair, Diablo Valley College, etc.; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Chavez provided effective leadership as a Vice Chair and Chair of Community Awareness Committee and with other community constituents and local leaders, presenting resolutions at the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Chavez fulfilled the mission of the Board by volunteering a number of hours at Board meetings, community events, and leading People Who Make a Difference Awards and Recovery Champion Awards; and
WHEREAS, the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board has been most fortunate to have had a person of her knowledge and dedication to raise awareness in the community of Substance Use needs of youth and prevention of S...
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