Fair Housing Month
WHEREAS, the month of April is recognized throughout the United States of America as Fair Housing Month; and
WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, set forth a national policy of fair housing without regard to race, color, nationality, religion, gender, familial status or disability; and
WHEREAS, equal access to housing is an important component of this goal and is as fundamental as the right to equal education and equal employment; and
WHEREAS, housing is a critical component of family and community health and stability; and
WHEREAS, ongoing education, outreach and monitoring are key to raising awareness of fair housing principles, practices, rights and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama continues to affirmatively further fair housing for its citizens:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2013, as
Fair Housing Month
in the state of Alabama.
Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 3rd day of April 2013.
Robert Bentley, Governor
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov