HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Thirty Eight Anniversary of Civil Right Act
WHEREAS, fair housing is a right emphasized by the US Congress beginning with the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 and 2006 marks the thirty-eighth anniversary of the Civil Rights Act; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act and its Amendments of 1988 prohibit discrimination
in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, familial status, national origin or
personal traits, beliefs or characteristics that are unrelated to rental or sales of property; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino has participated in the federal Community
Development Block Grant Program and has made a commitment to equal housing opportunity as
a condition of life in our community that can and should be achieved; and
WHEREAS, as part of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the
City of San Bernardino through its partnership with Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board
assesses fair housing needs in the community, conducts fair housing workshops and promotes fair
and equal access to rental and sales and lending in housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I PATRICK J. MORRIS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND COMMON COUNCIL DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL 2006, AS
"FAIR HOUSING MONTH"
the City of San Bernardino recognizes the efforts by the housing industry associations and
nonprofit agencies, including the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board to further fair
housing in our community.
Dated this 3'd day of April 2006