HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Human Relations MonthORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the work of civil rights and social justice advocates continues to grow in
complexity requiring increased diligence and attention as the country enters a period of
retrenchment in civil rights legislation and policy; and
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission believes that in order to achieve social justice
and equal opportunity for all Orange County residents, we must first strive to identify the ways in
which we have contributed to oppression and the ways in which we can dismantle it; and
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission urges individuals and organizations to actively
engage in the work of eliminating social injustice and oppression by challenging their assumptions
and engaging their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission honors youth leaders, individuals and
businesses who exemplify the ideals of a continual commitment to justice and equality in the
tradition of Dr. Pauli Murray with an award; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Human Rights and Relations Commission and Department
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, creed, 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, We, The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, North
Carolina, do hereby proclaim February 2005 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in Orange
County and challenge our residents to celebrate multiculturalism in our County by encouraging
residents to embrace our diversity.
THIS THE 24th DAY OF ]anuary 2005.
Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners