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September 20, 2001 - Hispanic Heritage Month
Resolution
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is traditionally observed
from September 15 to October 15 of each year, and;
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month evolved from a "National
Hispanic Heritage Week" resolution of the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives approved on September 17, 1968, and;
WHEREAS, On September 15, 1998, the President of the United States of
America expanded the one-week observance of Hispanic culture and contributions
in America to one month, and;
WHEREAS, In recognition of the expanding prominence of the Hispanic
contributions to American history, values, and culture, and;
WHEREAS, In recognition of the millions of Hispanic men and women who
have migrated to the United States from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba and other
Latin American countries in search of peace, freedom, and a better future, and;
WHEREAS, As the Hispanic population increases in the State of
Nebraska, there are resounding positive contributions in the communities and
overall economy, and;
WHEREAS, The Mexican American Commission is a state agency committed
to the principle that Hispanics should have the freedom and opportunity without
discrimination to pursue the challenges they wish;
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved on this 20th Day of September, 2001,
the Commissioners and Staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission do
hereby acknowledge and congratulate The Mexican American Commission and hereby
endorse Hispanic Heritage Month.
SIGNED September Twentieth in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand One.
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Gotsdiner, Vice Chairperson
Merry Hackbarth, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
Manuel Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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August 17, 2001 - Ed Mims Resolution
RESOLUTION
Whereas Ed Mims was employed by the Nebraska Equal Opportunity
Commission on June 2, 1972 and resigned on July 13, 2001, and
Whereas Ed Mims performed in various capacities and fulfilled
his duties in an exemplary manner as an employee of the Commission; and
Whereas Ed Mims in exercising his duties fulfilled the intent of
the Nebraska law in eliminating employment and housing discrimination; and
Whereas Ed Mims has been a dedicated advocate for the
elimination of discrimination in the state of Nebraska; and
Therefore, be it resolved that the Nebraska Equal Opportunity
Commission on behalf of the Governor, the citizens of Nebraska and the
staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, hereby conveys our
thanks and appreciation to Ed Mims.
Whereas Ed Mims joins the rank of former Commission employees
who have steadfastly attempted to obtain the good life for all citizens of
Nebraska, and therefore, as witnessed by the signatures of this
resolution, the members of the Commission hereby issue this resolution of
thanks.
Therefore, be it resolved that said resolution will be made a
part of the official records of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission
as further attested to and witnessed by the signatures listed below.
Dated August 17, 2001
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Gotsdiner, Vice Chairperson
Merri Hackbarth, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
Manuel Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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May 15, 2001 - Rudy Peralez Resolution
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Rudy Peralez was appointed as a
Commissioner to the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission on August 15,
1996 and served in this capacity until June 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Peralez fulfilled his duties as a
Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Peralez in exercising his duties
fulfilled the intent of the Nebraska law in eliminating employment and
housing discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Peralez has been a dedicated advocate
of the elimination of discrimination in the state of Nebraska; and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Nebraska Equal
Opportunity Commission on behalf of the Governor, the citizens of Nebraska
and the staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, hereby conveys
our thanks and appreciation to Rudy Peralez.
WHEREAS, Rudy Peralez joins the rank of former
Commissioners who have steadfastly attempted to obtain the good life for
all citizens of Nebraska, and, therefore, as witnessed by the signatures
of this resolution, the members of the Commission hereby issue this
resolution of thanks.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT said resolution will
be made a part of the official records of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity
Commission as further attested to and witnessed by the signatures listed
below.
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Gotsdiner, Vice Chairperson
Merry Hackbarth, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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April 20, 2001 - Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day, April 3, 2001, is an event organized by the
National Committee of Pay Equity to symbolize the day that the average woman’s
wages catch up to the average man’s wages from the previous calendar year.
The average working woman makes only 73 cents for every dollar earned by
her male counterparts.
Equal Pay Day events were held throughout the nation in
April 3, 2001. These events raised
people’s awareness that the average working women must work slightly over 15
months to earn what the average man would earn in 12.
The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women observed the
day by distributing stickers and slices of apple pie. While everyone enjoyed their delicious slice of pie, the
stickers were worn to show the serious, continuing inequity between women’s
wages and men’s wages.
The Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission observed Equal
Pay Day by having its commissioners and Executive Director sign an Equal Pay
Resolution at its April 20, 2001 Commission Meeting.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963 in the 88th
Session of the U.S. Congress and is the law of the land; and
WHEREAS, The Equal Pay Act was enacted to prohibit
discrimination in wages between males and females because women continue to
suffer the consequences of inequitable pay differentials; and
WHEREAS, Differentials in wages based on sex constitute
an unfair method of compensation, prevent maximum utilization of available labor
resources, and prevent females from achieving economic self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, Differentials based on sex reveal that
Nebraska's working women earn 71 cents compared to each dollar a man earns; and
WHEREAS, Fair pay strengthens the security of families
today and enhances the Nebraska economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Commissioners and
staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission hereby recognize April 3,
2001 as EQUAL PAY DAY, and hereby acknowledge and encourage employers to
effectuate a concerted effort to raise the wages of women to that of men
throughout Nebraska.
Signed on Behalf of the Commission, April Twentieth in the year
of our Lord, Two Thousand One.
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Gotsdiner, Vice Chair
Rudy Peralez, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Merri Hackbarth, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Director
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March 16, 2001 - Women's History Month
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month is traditionally observed in
March of each year, and;
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month evolved nationally when the
Commission on the Status of Women held its first week in 1977, and;
WHEREAS, Historians traditionally, have ignored and failed to
recognize the contributions of women or viewed them as trivial,
minor, or insignificant, and;
WHEREAS, Re-examining history reveals that women have always
carried substantial responsibility by caring for the family in addition to
making notable contributions to American progress, and;
WHEREAS, Women throughout history have shown courage,
perseverance and determination in spite of a male dominated society which
labeled women as second-class citizens, and;
WHEREAS, Women have shown their abilities in Aviation, Law,
Medicine, Military, and Politics, areas that have traditionally been male
dominated, and;
WHEREAS, The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women is a
state agency committed to the principle that women should have the freedom and
opportunity without discrimination to pursue the challenges they wish;
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved on this 16th Day of March,
2001, the Commissioners and Staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission
do hereby acknowledge and congratulate the Nebraska Commission on the Status
of Women and hereby endorse Women’s History Month.
SIGNED March Sixteenth in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand One.
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner, Vice Chairperson
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Merri L. Hackbarth, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Rudy Peralez, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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February 16, 2001 - Black History Month
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Black History Month is traditionally observed in February
of each year, and;
WHEREAS, Black History Month is designated to recognize and pay
tribute to many Blacks long neglected by society and the history books,
and;
WHEREAS, Black History Month aims to bridge the gap created by
American history’s failure to accurately acknowledge, portray and record
the contributions and inventions of blacks, and;
WHEREAS, Black History Month seeks to emphasize that Black History
is American History, and;
WHEREAS, Black History Month acknowledges the achievements of
Blacks in the Military, the Arts, Civil Rights, Education, Entertainment,
History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Music, Politics, Science, Sports, and
other Arenas, and;
WHEREAS, The Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission is a state
agency whose mission is to eliminate and eradicate unlawful discrimination
throughout the State of Nebraska.
NOW, THEREFORE, be It Resolved on the 16th day of
February 2001, the commissioners and staff of the Nebraska Equal
Opportunity Commission hereby recognize and acknowledge that American
history has omitted the contributions to society made by Blacks and
thereby endorses Black History Month and enters this Resolution in the
minutes of the Commission meeting held in Lincoln, Nebraska on this date.
Signed February Sixteenth in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner, Vice Chairperson
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Merri L. Hackbarth, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Rudy Peralez, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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January 19, 2001 - Martin Luther King Jr.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, January 15 of each year is the actual birth date of the
late Martin Luther King Jr.; and
WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska officially acknowledges the
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." holiday each year; and
WHEREAS, the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is epitomized, in
part, by the mission of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life in the
struggle for equal opportunity for all people.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved on the 19th day of
January 2001, the commissioners and staff of the Nebraska Equal
Opportunity Commission hereby recognize and acknowledge the indefatigable
efforts of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., and enters this Resolution in the minutes of
the Commission meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska on this date.
Signed January Nineteenth in the year of our Lord Two Thousand One.
Melvin Clancy, Chairperson
Judy Zaiman Gotsdiner, Vice Chairperson
Lynne Friedewald, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Merri L. Hackbarth, Commissioner
Elnora Carr, Commissioner
Rudy Peralez, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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