HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES2009-02_Fair Housing Act_04212009RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02
WHEREAS, April 2009 marks the 41st 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 of
fair 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 Brad Andersen, of City of Iona, Bonneville County, do hereby
proclaim April 2009 to be
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
In the City of Iona, Bonneville County, State of Idaho.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
My hand at the City of Iona, Bonneville County in
The State of Idaho on this �( day of in the
year of 2009.
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Brad D. Andersen, Mayor