Item B3BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: March 20, 2013 . Division:
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Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: George R. NLugent
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: T. Colonna 4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING.
Presentation of Mayor's proclamation declaring the month of April, 2013 as Fair Housing Month in
Monroe County.
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APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
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DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 7/09
Whereas, although Equal Housing opportunity is a right guaranteed to all Americans under Title VIII of
the 1968 Civil Rights Law, the struggle against discrimination in housing continues; and
Whereas, each year since the enactment of the National Fair Housing Act, the federal government
designates April, the anniversary month of that law, as Fair Housing Month; and
Whereas, on this, the 43rd anniversary, Monroe County, Florida, is pleased to join in that designation,
since it provides an opportunity for all Americans to rededicate themselves to the principles of freedom
of housing choice and to reacquaint themselves with the rights and responsibilities that are theirs under
the law; and
Whereas, since fair housing is consistent with the principle of equality and justice for all -principles upon
which our nation was founded -we all need to share in the fight to ensure fair housing is a reality for all
residents; and
Whereas, the Housing Authority of Monroe County provides fair housing education and outreach
services for the Count of Monroe,
Now, Therefore, I George R. Neugent, Mayor of Monroe County, on behalf of the Monroe County Board
of Commissioners, do proclaim the month of April, 2013 as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
in Monroe County, and urge all citizens to join the efforts to reaffirm fair housing opportunities for all
people.
Dated this 20t" day of March, 2013 Mayor George R. Neugent