The month of April is the observance of the signing of the of the Civil Rights
act of 1968. Title VIII of the act is known as the Fair Housing Act. Equal
opportunity in housing still is not a reality for all people who choose to make
this nation their home. The elimination of housing discrimination is one of the
most challenging problems facing society. As REALTORS®, we are committed
to a housing market free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial status or national origin.
In 1975, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® entered into an
Affi rmative Marketing Agreement to aid the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development which is responsible for implementing the federal Fair
Housing Act. This agreement was renegotiated several times until the Fair
Housing Partnership Agreement replaced it in 1996.
The Lee County Association of REALTORS®, the cities of Auburn and Opelika
and the Probate Judge of Lee County Proclaim the Month of April as Fair
Housing Month. At right is the signing of the proclamation on March 26th at
the Lee County Court House. |
Front row from left to right Selena Daniel, Equal Opportunity Chair Lee County
Association of REALTORS® Jamie Sergen, Association Executive, Lee County Association
of REALTORS®, Stephanie Shay, Equal Opportunity Committee, Lee County Association of
REALTORS®
Back row from left to right Allan Horwitz, President, Lee County Association of
REALTORS® Dick Phelan, Auburn City Councilman, Bill English, Lee County Judge of Probate,
John Seymour, Jr., City Administrator.
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