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    Established in 2006, the Human Rights Council of Washington County works to promote respect and dignity of all persons in the County through action, advocacy, education and collaboration. The goals of the Council are to promote human rights as a core value of public and private sectors; to listen to members of marginalized communities who may be fearful about claiming their rights; to provide valuable feedback to local leaders on issues of equity and diversity; to respect and reflect the cultural diversity of our community; and to foster mutual understanding among all of our community’s residents. December 10, 2016 marks the 68th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The Human Rights Council of Washington County is asking the County to issue a special proclamation and to publicly acknowledge the importance of human rights in our communities.

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    Established in 2006, the Human Rights Council of Washington County works to promote respect and dignity of all persons in the County through action, advocacy, education and collaboration. The goals of the Council are to promote human rights as a core value of public and private sectors; to listen to members of marginalized communities who may be fearful about claiming their rights; to provide valuable feedback to local leaders on issues of equity and diversity; to respect and reflect the cultural diversity of our community; and to foster mutual understanding among all of our community’s residents. December 10, 2016 marks the 68th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The Human Rights Council of Washington County is asking the County to issue a special proclamation and to publicly acknowledge the importance of human rights in our communities.

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    Established in 2006, the Human Rights Council of Washington County works to promote respect and dignity of all persons in the County through action, advocacy, education and collaboration. The goals of the Council are to promote human rights as a core value of public and private sectors; to listen to members of marginalized communities who may be fearful about claiming their rights; to provide valuable feedback to local leaders on issues of equity and diversity; to respect and reflect the cultural diversity of our community; and to foster mutual understanding among all of our community’s residents. December 10, 2016 marks the 68th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The Human Rights Council of Washington County is asking the County to issue a special proclamation and to publicly acknowledge the importance of human rights in our communities.

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    Proclamation

    Board of Commissioners for Washington County


    HUMAN RIGHTS PROCLAMATION
    December 10, 2016
    WHEREAS, on December 10, 1948, the member States of the United Nations adopted the Universal
    Declaration of Human Rights and countries of different political, economic and social systems
    unanimously agreed on the fundamental rights that all people share solely on the basis of their common
    humanity; and
    WHEREAS, the Universal Declaration asserts recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and
    inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace;
    and
    WHEREAS, disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in acts which have outraged the
    conscience of mankind, and
    WHEREAS, the advent of the world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief
    and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people;
    and
    WHEREAS, the Universal Declaration is referred to as the authoritative definition of human rights
    standards and increasingly referred to as customary international law, which all countries must abide;
    and
    WHEREAS, the primary responsibility to promote respect for these rights and freedoms lies with each
    individual and each of us can play a major role in enhancing human rights; and
    WHEREAS, the people of Washington County have determined to promote social progress and better
    standards of life and reaffirm their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the
    human person and in the equal rights of men and women;
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on this sixth day of December, 2016, the
    Washington County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim December 10, 2016 as Human
    Rights Day. We further challenge our residents to study and promote the ideas contained in the
    Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the end that freedom, justice, and equality shall not perish
    but will flourish and be made available to all.
    _____________________________________
    Andy Duyck, Washington County Board Chair
    _____________________________________
    Recording Secretary
    _____________________________________
    Minute Order
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