HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming April 2011 as Fair Housing MonthORANGE .COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, Apri12011 marks the 43rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the 28d'
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 as well as 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 sprit 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; and
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 Board of County Commissioners of Orange County,
NC proclaim April 2011 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH and commend this observance to all
Orange County residents.
This the 5th day of April, 2011.
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Bernadette Pelissier, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners