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~--% ~~z <br />,~G <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, as we begin our journey into the new;millennium it is of the utmost <br />importance that we take all steps necessary to eradicate practices of discrimination <br />against individuals, which are detrimental to the peace, welfare and progress of our <br />County; and <br />WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission believes that in order to achieve <br />justice and equal opportunity for all Orange County residents, we must all strive to create <br />an atmosphere where people are valued and accepted rather than merely tolerated, and <br />therefore continue to promote that idea through the theme: "Building Bridges: From <br />Tolerance to Acceptance"; and <br />WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission honors youth leaders, individuals <br />and businesses who exemplify the ideals of justice and equality in the tradition of Dr. <br />Pauli Murray with an award; and <br />WHEREAS, the Orange County Human Rights and Relations Commission and <br />Department have diligently served the County of Orange since 1995 and are committed <br />to promoting equal treatment, opportunity and understanding throughout the <br />community; and <br />WHEREAS, the County's Civil Rights Ordinance specifically prohibits discrimination <br />based on an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, <br />veteran status and familial status; and <br />WHEREAS, the County recognizes the dignity and worth of each individual and <br />desires to promote and maintain a climate of good will among individuals, races, ethnic <br />groups and persons of varying.social, religious and economic status, ancestry, sexual <br />orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, We, The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, North <br />Carolina, do hereby proclaim February 2002 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in <br />Orange County and challenge our citizens to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by <br />encouraging citizens to embrace our diversity. <br />THIS THE 16th DAY OF JANUARY, 2002. <br />1 <br />Barry Jacob a <br />Orange Coun rd of ounty Commissioners <br />