The Camden County Board of Commissioners has declared the following proclamation.

PROCLAMATION
FOR
FAIR HOUSING MONTH

APRIL 2008

WHEREAS, April 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the Federal Housing Act of 1968 and the 25th anniversary of the North Carolina Fair Housing Act. Both laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap and familial status; and

WHEREAS, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, Northeastern Community Development Corporation, City of Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City State University Community Development Program, Elizabeth City Neighborhood Corp., River City Community Development, and the Albemarle Area Board of Realtors, county and local governments, concerned citizens and the housing industry, are working to make fair housing opportunities possible for all our citizens. Through their efforts, they are encouraging others to abide by the letter and the spirit of the fair housing laws; and

WHEREAS, one of the most important concerns of Camden County citizens is the availability of housing to them as individuals and families. By supporting and promoting fair housing and equal opportunity, we are contributing to the health of our County and our State;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeffrey B. Jennings, Chairman of the Camden County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim April 2008 as “Fair Housing Month” in Camden County, and urge our citizens to rededicate themselves to ensuring that fair housing laws are always upheld and citizens are protected against discrimination.

ADOPTED, this 7th day of April 2008.

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	Jeffrey B. Jennings, Chairman
	Camden County Board of Commissioners
(Seal)	ATTEST:
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	Ava J. Gurganus Clerk to the Board