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Dare County proclaims April 2025 as National Library Week and Fair Housing Month
Summary
The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved proclamations designating April 2025 as National Library Week and April 2025 as Fair Housing Month, citing libraries' role in literacy and the Fair Housing Act's protections against housing discrimination.
The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two proclamations recognizing April 2025 as National Library Week and April 2025 as Fair Housing Month.
During the meeting the county read a proclamation noting libraries as "vital community hubs fostering literacy, lifelong learning, and intellectual freedom for all residents" and referenced the American Library Association’s 2025 theme "Drawn to the Library." The board encouraged residents to visit local libraries and celebrate their role in the community.
The board also approved a Fair Housing Month proclamation that referenced the Fair Housing Act (enacted April 11, 1968) and reaffirmed that Dare County is committed to fair and equal housing opportunities. The proclamation text cited protected classes under the federal law and encouraged private and public entities to promote equal housing opportunities.
Both proclamations were approved by unanimous voice votes.
