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