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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: February 2, 2010 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No.~ <br />SUBJECT: Proclamation Acknowled ing February as "Human Relations Month" <br />DEPARTMENT: Human Rights and Relations & PUBLIC HEARING: (Yes/No) No <br />Orange County Human <br />Relations Commission <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />Proclamation <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Shoshannah Smith 960-3877 <br />Joe Nanney, Chair HRC <br />PURPOSE: To officially proclaim the month of February as "Human Relations Month" in <br />Orange County. <br />BACKGROUND: The Governor annually proclaims the month of February as "Human <br />Relations Month" in North Carolina. The Orange County Human Relations Commission has <br />planned activities during the month to increase awareness of social justice issues. <br />On Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, the Pauli Murray Human Relations <br />Awards Ceremony will be held at the Little Theater of New Hope Elementary School. Originally <br />established in 1990, the Pauli Murray Human Relations Award commemorates the life and <br />achievements of the late Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray by recognizing the civil rights and human <br />relations accomplishments of dedicated Orange County community members. Light <br />refreshments will be provided. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: None <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt the proposed <br />proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign. <br />