City of Columbus - File #: 0106X-2018

• File #: 0106X-2018
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/4/2018
• In control: Remy
• On agenda: 4/9/2018
• Final action: 4/12/2018
• Title: To honor, recognize and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
• Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Jaiza Page, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/12/2018	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/11/2018	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/9/2018	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/9/2018	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

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To honor, recognize and celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968

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WHEREAS, April 11, 2018 is the 50^th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act; and

WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The prohibitions specifically cover discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children; and

WHEREAS, the city of Columbus is committed to the mission and intent of Congress to provide fair and equal housing opportunities for all. Columbus City Council believes that access to fair housing laws have made our community stronger and more vibrant; and

WHEREAS, we are committed to programs that will help educate the public about the right to equal housing in the city of Columbus and promote housing choices that foster inclusiveness that is free from housing discrimination; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize April 11, 2018 as the 50^th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and thank the many people and organizations in our community who have opened the doors of housing opportunity to all citizens.