SR0681 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate believe that decent, safe, and affordable housing is an integral part of the American Dream and a goal of all residents of this State; and

WHEREAS, Individuals have the right to choose where to live, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, family status, national origin, and/or disability; and

WHEREAS, Acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity run counter to a common sense of fairness; and

WHEREAS, Federal and State laws affirm the right of every person to equal housing opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Fair housing is a positive community good; and

WHEREAS, Economic stability, community health, and human relations in the State of Illinois are improved by diversity; and

WHEREAS, Stable, integrated, and balanced residential housing patterns can be threatened by discriminatory acts and unlawful housing practices, resulting in fewer housing opportunities for some citizens; and

WHEREAS, The talents of grassroots and non-profit organizations, housing service providers, financial institutions, elected officials, State agencies, and others must be combined to promote and preserve fair housing and equal opportunity; and

WHEREAS, The Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs will host the 8th Annual Fair Housing Month Event on April 25, 2012 at the Glenview Public Library to call attention to this issue; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate April of 2012 as Fair Housing Month in the State of Illinois in furtherance of this noble goal; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs as a symbol of our esteem and respect.