HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2015-05-11_fair_housing.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-05-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, COLLIN COUNTY, STATE OF TEXAS,
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2015, AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH AND SUPPORTING FAIR
HOUSING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY.
Whereas, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in
housing and declares it a national policy to provide, within constitutional limits, for fair housing
in the United States; and
Whereas, the principle of Fair Housing is not only national law and national policy, but a
fundamental human concept and entitlement for all Americans; and
Whereas, the City desires to develop a community that offers an opportunity for each citizen to
obtain fair housing without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability/handicap, familial
status or national origin through fair, orderly, and lawful procedures; and
Whereas, the City recognizes that the denial of fair housing for each citizen through
considerations based on race, color, sex, religion, disability/handicap; familial status or national
origin is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the City and
constitutes an unjust denial or deprivation of such rights which is in the power and proper
responsibility of government to prevent; and
Whereas, the City desires to affirmatively further fair housing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA:
The City of Anna hereby proclaims the month of June 2015, as Fair Housing Month in the City
of Anna and all citizens are encouraged to join activities designed to further the fair housing
objectives of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended.
PASSED and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this the 261h day of May,
2015.
ATTEST:
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Mirenda McQuagge-Walden, Acting. 016rel ry �'j�''%
APPROVED:
Mike Crist, Mayor