HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Human Relations Month ProclamationORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, as we begin our journey into the new millennium it is of the utmost importance
that we take all steps necessary to eradicate practices of discrimination against individuals, which are
detrimental to the peace, welfare and progress of our County; and
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission believes that in order to achieve justice and
equal opportunity for all Orange County residents, we must all strive to create an atmosphere
where people are valued and accepted rather than merely tolerated, and therefore continue to
promote that idea through the theme: "Building Bridges: From Tolerance to Acceptance"; and
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission honors youth leaders, individuals and
businesses who exemplify the ideals of 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 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 2003 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in Orange
County and challenge our citizens to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by encouraging
citizens to embrace our diversity.
THISTHE 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2003. ~J~
Margaret W. Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners