HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES2011-04_Fair Housing Act_04192011RESOLUTION NO. 2011-04
WHEREAS, April 2011 marks the 43nd anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968, commonly known as the Federal Fair Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho Human Rights Commission Act has prohibited discrimination in housing
since 1969; and
WHEREAS, equal opportunity for all -regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial
status or national origin -is a fundamental goal of our nation, state and city; and
WHEREAS, equal access to housing is an important component of this goal -as fundamental as
the right to equal education and employment; and
WHEREAS, housing is a critical component offamily and community health and stability and
WHEREAS, housing choice impacts our children 's access to education, our ability to seek and
retain employment options, the cultural benefits we enjoy, the extent of our exposure to crime and drugs,
and the quality of health care we receive in emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the laws of this nation and our state seek to ensure such equality of choice for all
transactions involving housing; and
WHEREAS, ongoing education, outreach and monitoring are key to raising awareness offair
housing principles, practices, rights and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, only through continued cooperation, commitment and support of all Idahoans can
barriers to fair housing be removed,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, tx.l,�/!d f,a�,� ,
do hereby proclaim April 2011 to be
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
In the City of ��/lc / it County, State of Idaho.
of City of ,-../5.57t. / County,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto stet my hand
at the City of4el /&,,,,,t /County in ilerJ on this j ice'
day of in the year of our Lord 2011.
Brad Andersen _
Mayor