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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners established the Human Relations <br /> Commission in June 1987 with the desire to "encourage mutual understanding and fair treatment of all <br /> citizens" ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Human Relations Commission believes that 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 <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Human Relations Commission , having diligently served Orange <br /> County since 1987 , still remains committed to promoting equal treatment , opportunity and <br /> understanding throughout the county ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Human Relations Commission enforces the County' s Civil Rights <br /> Ordinance which specifically prohibits discrimination based on an individual ' s race , color , creed , <br /> religion , ancestry , national origin , sex , affectional preference , disability , age , marital status , or status <br /> with regard to public assistance ; and <br /> WHEREAS , continued work is necessary to advance civil rights for all residents and to reduce harm <br /> resulting from discrimination , disability , and systemic or institutional barriers that limit individuals ' <br /> access to fair and equal treatment ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Human Relations Commission and the Board of County <br /> Commissioners affirm their responsibility to uphold civil rights and civil liberties and to respond to <br /> emerging challenges that threaten these rights ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Human Relations Commission encourages residents to take an active <br /> role in opposing injustice and to work together to ensure freedom , justice , and equal opportunity for all ; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County remains committed to progressing towards being a place with more <br /> equitable and inclusive practices that strengthen the well - being of the entire community ; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim February <br /> 2026 as " Human Relations Month " in Orange County , and call upon all residents to promote civil rights <br /> by celebrating multiculturalism , embracing diversity , and supporting equal access and opportunity for <br /> all who live and work in Orange County . 0� re <br /> of <br /> THIS THE 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 0 6 <br /> 17 52 <br /> can Hamilton , Chair <br /> otf� Cato `"� Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />