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HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WJJeRe-4-�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
W-146VC-4-�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 have chosen to promote that
idea through the theme: "Building Bridges:From Tolerance to Acceptance".- and
W--4e)Ve-,,4�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
WACW-4-�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
W-ACVK,t 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
WWOkOeCJ-�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;
WW 5-4eleeC301e�We, The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County,North Carolina, do
hereby proclaim February 2000 as"HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH"in Orange County and challenge
our citizens to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by encouraging citizens to embrace our diversity.
ff-IISfflE 1St DAY OF 2BRUARY, 2000.
Moses Carey,Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of County Commissioners