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PACE 3 P R O C L A M A T I O N SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION WEEK WHEREAS, Social Services employees administer a wide range of service programs designed to provide Orange County citizens basic resources and social work services to maximize their well -being and self determination; and, WHEREAS, Social Services Employees act on behalf of all citizens to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and disabled adults, and when necessary, intervene to protect them; and, WHEREAS, Social Services Employees are caring professionals who are committed to serving Orange County citizens in a compassionate, confidential manner; and, WHEREAS, Orange County wishes to set aside a special week to recognize the vital contributions of Social Services Employees in Orange County; and, NOW THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners proclaim April 23, 1990 through April 27, 1990 as "Social Services Employees Appreciation Week" in Orange County, and urge all citizens to join us in honoring our Social Services Employees. VOTE: UNANIMOUS IX. REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT Z JEAN BOLDUC Jean Bolduc, Chair of the Human Relation Commission, gave this report. She briefly described each of the five subject areas on which public hearings were held. She emphasized some of the key areas in which the Commission feels there is discrimination. She outlined the goals of the commission and recommended a phased -in approach toward achieving those goals. A copy of Ms. Bolduc's complete presentation is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office. It was the consensus of the Board to refer the recommendations in the Human Relations Commission report to the Manager requesting him to bring back to the Board a list of recommendations that may be pursued this year. County Manager John Link stated that there is a committee working on an AIDS policy for Orange County employees. B. LONG TERM CARE FORUMS EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS - ROSA MACK, CHAIR OF THIS COMMITTEE This report was given by Rosa Mack, Chair of the Long Term Care Committee. Two Long Term Care Forums were held on October 21 and 28, 1989. The Orange County Long Term Care Advisory Committee, Health, Aging and Social Services and their Boards sponsored the forum. The theme carried forth in the forum was Long Term Care Choices for the 1990's -not just a nursing home. The report in its entirety is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to accept the report and refer to the Manager for a recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. RURAL CHARACTER STUDY UPDATE