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REVISED 1/11/OS ITEM 3-e 2 <br />See Bold <br />OI~;ANGE COITNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of <br />all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in Orange <br />County; and <br />WHEREAS, it is of the utmost importance that we take all steps necessary to eradicate <br />practices of discrimination against individuals, which are detrimental to freedom, justice and <br />peace in our County; and <br />WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission believes that in order to achieve justice <br />and equal opportunity for all Orange County residents, we must all strive to create an atmosphere <br />where people are valued and accepted rather than merely tolerated, and therefore continue to <br />promote that idea through the theme: "Building Bridges: From ToCerance 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 Murray <br />with an award; and <br />WFIEREAS, the Orange County Human Rights and Relations Commission and Office <br />have diligently served the County of Orange since 1995 and are committed to promoting equal <br />treatment, opportunity and understanding throughout the 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, sexual orientation, <br />disability, age, veteran status and familial status; and <br />WHEREAS, the County recognizes the dignity and worth of each individual and desires <br />to promote and maintain equality and good will among individuals, races, ethnic groups and <br />persons of varying social, religious and economic status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, <br />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 2008 as "HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH" in Orange <br />County and challenge our residents to celebrate multiculturalism in our county by encouraging <br />residents to embrace our diversity. <br />THIS THE I St'` DAY OF JANUARY, 2008. <br />Barry Jacobs, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />