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~ !~-o/ P~ <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, as we begin ourjourney 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 opporfunity for all Orange County residents, we must all strive to <br />create an atmosphere where people are valued and accepted rather than merely <br />tolerated, and therefore have chosen to promote that idea through the theme: <br />"Building Bridges: From Tolerance to Acceptance"; and <br />WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission honors youth leaders, individuals and <br />businesses who exemplify the ideals of justice and equality in the tradition of Dr. Pauli <br />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 are committed to <br />promoting equal treatment, opportunity and understanding throughout the community; <br />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 worfh 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 2001 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in Orange <br />County and challenge our citizens to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by <br />encouraging citizens to embrace o~r diversity. <br />THIS THE 18th DAY OF JANUARY, 2001. <br />Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair <br />Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br />