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7 <br /> Prevent a Litter Month as stated below: <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> TO DESIGNATE APRIL IN ORANGE COUNTY AS <br /> PREVENT A LITTER MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, the irresponsibility of some dog and cat owners in allowing <br /> uncontrolled breeding of their pets has created a pet <br /> overpopulation problem in Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, the pet overpopulation problem results in the destruction <br /> of thousands of dogs and cats each year; and <br /> WHEREAS, the cruelties inflicted on pets result not only in lost <br /> animal lives, but also in lost resources spent in our <br /> community to shelter neglected and displaced pets; and <br /> WHEREAS, the pet overpopulation problem can be solved only by the <br /> active promotion of a pet owner responsibility program that <br /> includes spaying and neutering of pets, proper care and <br /> sheltering of pets, and compliance with animal control <br /> regulations; and <br /> WHEREAS, the people of Orange County should commit themselves to <br /> preventing the needless destruction of pets by practicing <br /> responsible pet ownership and by spaying and neutering pets <br /> as a means of combating the problem of pet overpopulation; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners that April be designated as Orange County's "Prevent a <br /> Litter Month" as a statement of affirmation to prevent the needless <br /> suffering and destruction of our community's pets. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> G. PROCLAMATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Gordon to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the <br /> proclamation proclaiming April, 1991 as Social Services Employees <br /> Appreciation Month as stated below: <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, Social Services Employees administer a wide range of service <br /> programs designed to provide Orange County citizens basic <br /> resources and social work services to maximize their well- <br /> being and self determination; and <br /> WHEREAS, Social Services Employees act on behalf of all citizens to <br /> prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and <br /> disabled adults, and when necessary, intervene to protect <br /> them; and <br /> WHEREAS, Social Services Employees are caring professionals who are <br /> committed to serving Orange County citizens in a <br /> compassionate, confidential manner; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County wishes to set aside a special month to <br /> recognize the vital contributions of Social Services <br /> Employees in Orange County; and <br />