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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, as we begin ourjourney 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 opporfunity 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 have chosen 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 worfh 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 2001 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in Orange
County and challenge our citizens to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by
encouraging citizens to embrace o~r diversity.
THIS THE 18th DAY OF JANUARY, 2001.
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair
Orange County Board of County Commissioners