Agenda - 12-13-2016 - 6-c - Proclamation - Bill of Rights Day

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 13, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 6-c SUBJECT: Proclamation — Bill of Rights Day DEPARTMENT: BOCC ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners (919) 245-2130 PURPOSE: To adopt a proclamation to officially recognize Bill of Rights Day in Orange County during the month of December. BACKGROUND: Margaret (Peggy) Misch of the Orange County Bill of Rights Defense Committee has requested that the Board adopt a Bill of Rights Day proclamation. The necessary States ratified the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, on December 15, 1791. The Bill of Rights protects every person of this state and nation from the infringement of basic human and civil rights; and the freedoms of speech and association and the right to due process and equal protection of the law, as embodied in the Bill of Rights, are a model for democratic institutions and laws all over the world. The Chair has been asked to read the Board's adopted proclamation at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Peace and Justice Plaza (corner of East Franklin and Henderson Streets) in Chapel Hill. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt the Proclamation regarding Bill of Rights Day and authorize the Chair to sign the Proclamation.