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2 <br /> HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WJJeRe-4-�as we begin our journey into the new millennium it is of the utmost importance <br /> that we take all steps necessary to eradicate practices of discrimination against individuals,which are <br /> detrimental to the peace,welfare and progress of our County; and <br /> W-146VC-4-�the Human Relations Commission believes that in order to achieve justice and <br /> equal opportunity for all Orange County residents, we must all strive to create an atmosphere where <br /> people are valued and accepted rather than merely tolerated, and therefore have chosen to promote that <br /> idea through the theme: "Building Bridges:From Tolerance to Acceptance".- and <br /> W--4e)Ve-,,4�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 Murray with an <br /> award; and <br /> WACW-4-�the Orange County Human Rights and Relations Commission and Department <br /> have diligently served the County of Orange since 1995 are committed to promoting equal treatment, <br /> opportunity and understanding throughout the community; and <br /> W-ACVK,t the County's Civil Rights Ordinance specifically prohibits discrimination based on <br /> an individual's race, color, creed,religion,national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and familial <br /> status; and <br /> WWOkOeCJ-�the County recognizes the dignity and worth of each individual and desires to <br /> promote and maintain a climate of good will among individuals,races, ethnic groups and persons of <br /> varying social,religious and economic status, ancestry, sexual orientation,marital status or status with <br /> regard to public assistance; <br /> WW 5-4eleeC301e�We, The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County,North Carolina, do <br /> hereby proclaim February 2000 as"HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH"in Orange County and challenge <br /> our citizens to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by encouraging citizens to embrace our diversity. <br /> ff-IISfflE 1St DAY OF 2BRUARY, 2000. <br /> Moses Carey,Jr., Chair <br /> Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br />