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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 22, 2009 Action Agenda Item No. 3 - SUBJECT: Proclamation Acknowledging February as "Human Relations Month" DEPARTMENT: Human Rights and Relations & PUBLIC HEARING: (Yes/No) No Orange County Human Relations Commission ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Shoshannah Smith 960-3877 Vivette Jeffries-Logan, Chair HRC PURPOSE: To officially proclaim the month of February as "Human Relations Month" in Orange County. BACKGROUND: The Governor annually proclaims the month of February as "Human Relations Month" in North Carolina. The Orange County Human Relations Commission has planned activities during the month to increase awareness of social justice issues. On Sunday, January 25, 2009, the Human Relations Month Kickoff will be held at THE CARRBORO CENTURY CENTER in CARRBORO from 3:00 PM to 5:00PM. The theme will be "Power of the People: Race and the Environment in Orange County." The keynote speaker will be Mr. Omega R. Wilson, President of the West End Revitalization Association in Hillsborough. The Kick-Off will include a performance by the East Baile Latino Group. Light refreshments will be provided. On Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM, the Pauli Murray Human Relations Awards Ceremony will be held at the Little Theater of New Hope Elementary School. Originally established in 1990, the Pauli Murray Human Relations Award commemorates the life and achievements of the late Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, by recognizing the civil rights and human relations accomplishments of dedicated Orange County community members. Light refreshments will be provided. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approved the proposed proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign.