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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 22, 2009
Action Agenda
Item No. 3 -
SUBJECT: Proclamation Acknowledging February as "Human Relations Month"
DEPARTMENT: Human Rights and Relations & PUBLIC HEARING: (Yes/No) No
Orange County Human
Relations Commission
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Shoshannah Smith 960-3877
Vivette Jeffries-Logan, Chair HRC
PURPOSE: To officially proclaim the month of February as "Human Relations Month" in
Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The Governor annually proclaims the month of February as "Human
Relations Month" in North Carolina. The Orange County Human Relations Commission has
planned activities during the month to increase awareness of social justice issues.
On Sunday, January 25, 2009, the Human Relations Month Kickoff will be held at THE
CARRBORO CENTURY CENTER in CARRBORO from 3:00 PM to 5:00PM. The theme will be "Power
of the People: Race and the Environment in Orange County." The keynote speaker will be Mr.
Omega R. Wilson, President of the West End Revitalization Association in Hillsborough. The
Kick-Off will include a performance by the East Baile Latino Group. Light refreshments will be
provided.
On Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM, the Pauli Murray Human Relations
Awards Ceremony will be held at the Little Theater of New Hope Elementary School. Originally
established in 1990, the Pauli Murray Human Relations Award commemorates the life and
achievements of the late Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, by recognizing the civil rights and human
relations accomplishments of dedicated Orange County community members. Light
refreshments will be provided.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approved the proposed
proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Orange County Human Relations Commission and Office of Human
Rights and Relations have diligently served the County of Orange since 1995, and are committed
to promoting equal treatment, opportunity and understanding throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the County's Civil Rights Ordinance specifically prohibits discrimination
based on an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status
and familial status; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the dignity and worth of each individual and desires
to promote and maintain a climate of good will among individuals, races, ethnic groups and
persons of varying social, religious and economic status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital
status or status with regard to public assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Human Relations Commission encourages Orange
County residents, as individuals, to take a stand against social injustice and continue to work
together to make freedom,justice, and equal opportunity available for all; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to preserving the progress made thus far
towards equality and leading the challenge for equal opportunity using all the means at our
disposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, We, The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, North
Carolina, do hereby proclaim February 2009 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in Orange
County and challenge county residents to promote the ideology of social justice for all and to
celebrate multiculturalism in our County by encouraging residents to embrace our diversity.
THIS THE 22nd DAY OF JANUARY, 2009.
Valerie Foushee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners