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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
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WHEREAS , April 11 , 2021 marks the 53rd anniversary of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of
1968 (formally known as the Fair Housing Act) and the 28th anniversary of the E
North Carolina Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis
of race , color, sex, religion, national origin, disability 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 the Fair Housing Act and additionally encompasses
the protected classes of Veteran Status and Age ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County and the U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development as I
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 1
letter and the spirit of fair housing laws ; and
WHEREAS , the U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development annually declares the
month of April as National Fair Housing Month, designating Fair Housing. More
Than Just Words as the national theme and ideal for 2021 ; and A
WHEREAS , despite the protections afforded by the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance and
the Fair Housing Act, illegal housing discrimination still occurs in our nation and
within our County; and { '
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WHEREAS , by supporting and promoting fair housing and equal opportunity, we are
contributing to the strength of our County, State and Nation .
NOW, THEREFORE , we, the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County North
Carolina, do proclaim April 2021 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH and commend this observance
to all Orange County residents .
This the 6th day of April2021.
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Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners