HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Fair Housing MonthORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, April, 2005 marks the thirty-seventh anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act of
1964 and the 22nd anniversary of the North Carolina Fair Housing Act prohibiting
discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
handicap and familial status; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners enacted the Orange County Civil
Rights Ordinance on June 6,1994, which affords to the residents of Orange County
the protections guaranteed by Title VIII and additionally encompasses the
protected classes of veteran status and age; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, concerned residents and the housing industry are working to make
fair housing opportunities possible for everyone by encouraging others to abide
by the letter and the spirit of fair housing laws; and
WHEREAS, despite of the protections afforded by the Orange County Civil
Rights Ordinance and Title VIII as amended, illegal housing discrimination still
occurs in our nation and in our county;
WHEREAS, by supporting and promoting fair housing and equal opportunity, we are
contributing to the health of our County, State and Nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County, proclaim Apri12005 as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH and commend this observance to all Orange County
citizens.
This the 15+~ day of March.
Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners