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December 20, 2002 - Melvin Jenkins Resolution
RESOLUTION
Whereas Melvin Jenkins was employed by the U.S. Commission on Civil
Rights in August 1973 and retired on December 13, 2002; and
Whereas Melvin Jenkins performed in various capacities
including as Acting Staff Director from September 1988 to March 1990, and
fulfilled his duties in an exemplary manner as an employee of the Commission;
and
Whereas Melvin Jenkins in exercising his duties as
Regional Director of the Commission fulfilled the intent of the federal law in
eliminating employment and housing discrimination; and
Whereas Melvin Jenkins has been a dedicated advocate for
the elimination of discrimination in the United States and has written and/or
conducted over 50 major studies on civil rights issues; and
Whereas Melvin Jenkins has established a magnificent
record in his time at the Commission in the cause of combating discrimination
and inequality in America; and
Therefore, as witnessed by the signatures of this
resolution, the members of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission hereby
issue this resolution of thanks and appreciation to Melvin Jenkins.
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 December 20, 2002
Lynne Friedewald, Chairperson
Merri Hackbarth, Vice Chairperson
Rita Griess, Commissioner
John Leon, Commission
Melvin Clancy, Commissioner
Lend Frison, Commissioner
Manny Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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September 20, 2002 - Stop The Hate Vigil
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, hate crimes derive from fear, with individuals
seeking power and control over what is feared;
WHEREAS, the hatred which motivates these crimes is
learned, not innate;
WHEREAS, hate crimes are directed against individuals
because of their immutable characteristics, such as race, color, gender, sexual
orientation, nationality, ethnicity; or because of their disability, church
affiliation, religion, faith, or moral and ethical convictions;
WHEREAS, the intent of hate crimes is to rob victims of
their human dignity and inalienable rights through degradation and infliction of
bodily harm, and we cannot remain silent;
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission abhors
hate crimes in any form and will work to vigorously support the Nebraska law
against hate crimes because Nebraska should be a safe place for everyone;
WHEREAS, a vigil against hate crimes will be conducted in
Omaha, Nebraska on October 3, 2002 to remember victims of violence and raise
awareness of the destruction caused by hate crimes;
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission
acknowledges our moral responsibility and civil obligation to take a leading
effort to "Stop the Hate' no matter where it occurs;
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved by the Commissioners and
Staff of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission that we, without hesitation,
join in the "Stop the Hate Vigil" on October 3, 2002. Be it
further resolved that the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission will continue
its vigil against discrimination wherever it is perpetrated in employment,
housing, and public accommodations.
SIGNED September Twentieth in the year of our Lord, Two
Thousand Two.
Lynne Friedewald, Chair
Merri L. Hackbarth, Vice-Chair
Melvin Clancy, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Lend Frison, Commissioner
Manny Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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September 20, 2002 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on September 15, 1988, the President of
the United States of America expanded a one-week national observance of
Hispanic contributions to one month, and;
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is
observed from September 15 to October 15 of each year, and;
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month
includes independence days recognized by individuals with an ethnic origin
from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and
Chile and;
WHEREAS, In acknowledgement of the continued
migration patterns and growth of the Hispanic population stemming from a
search in a "better quality of life" for their immediate family
and future generations, and'
WHEREAS, Hispanic women and men have greatly
contributed to the economic, social, and cultural infrastructure of the
U.S., and;
WHEREAS, The State of Nebraska continues to be
enriched through the strong work-ethic, positive family values, and
Hispanic positive contributions in the history, arts and entertainment
areas, and;
WHEREAS, The State of Nebraska Mexican American
Commission, Chicano Awareness Center (Omaha), Hispanic Community Center
(Lincoln), and, among others, The Multicultural Nebraska
Association of Farmworkers are committed to orienting & welcoming
our new Hispanic neighbors throughout Nebraska;
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved on this 20th Day of
September 2002, the Commissioners and Staff of the Nebraska Equal
Opportunity Commission do hereby acknowledge the great contributions
of Hispanics to our State and hereby endorse Hispanic Heritage Month.
SIGNED September Twentieth in the year of our Lord,
Two Thousand Two.
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March 15, 2002 - Women's History Month Resolution
RESOLUTION
Whereas, March is Women's History Month around the nation, and
a time to recognize Women in Nebraska
who
were a spectacle of light and stability
on prairie lands.
Whereas, the history books begin to recognize
the durability of Women in Nebraska,
whose hardships seemed to outnumber their joys
as they homesteaded.
Whereas, in tribute to the extraordinary performance
of Women in Nebraska such as Willa Cather
the
Chrisman sisters, Susan La Flesche, Mildred Brown
and others, whose gifts to Nebraska build a legacy.
Whereas, in pride and accomplishment, with each steady
tread
the Women of Nebraska continue to sow
and reap
in
areas of government, medicine, education, and public service
and in pursuits that had been closed to them.
Now, therefore be it resolved on this 15th day of March,
2002, 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 for all Nebraska Women.
Lynne Friedewald, Chairperson
Merri L. Hackbarth, Vice-Chairperson
Melvin Clancy, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Lend Frison, Commissioner
Manny Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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February 15, 2002 - Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner
Resolution
RESOLUTION
Whereas Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner was appointed as a
Commissioner to the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission on January 21, 1998
and served in this capacity until January 25, 2002; and
Whereas Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner fulfilled her duties as a
Commissioner; and
Whereas Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner in exercising her duties
fulfilled the intent of the Nebraska law in eliminating employment and housing
discrimination; and
Whereas Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner has been a dedicated
advocate of the elimination of discrimination in the state of Nebraska;
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 Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner.
Whereas Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner joins the rank of former
Commissioner who have steadfastly attempted to obtain the good life for all
citizens of Nebraska, and therefore, as witness 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.
Lynne Friedewald, Chairperson
Merri L. Hackbarth, Vice-Chairperson
Melvin Clancy, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Lend Frison, Commissioner
Manny Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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February 15, 2002 - Black History Month in Nebraska
Resolution
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH
IN NEBRASKA will recognize its African-American settlers, which
historians say began in 1539 with a visit of a Black slave whose name we
will note know.
WHEREAS, countless ex-slaves and others, in the
"Great Exodus" beginning around 1870, who reached the Great
Plains of Nebraska and made homes for themselves and their descendents in
Hastings, Crawford, Grand Island, Valentine, Lincoln, Omaha, and other
places in Nebraska too numerous to name, fertilized the soil with their
culture, heritage, and dreams.
WHEREAS, the celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH
IN NEBRASKA will recognize the tenacity and courage of Nebraska's
African-American settlers and their descendents, who contribute to the
political, social, and economic fibers that help to make Nebraska's
"Good Life" a reality for others, and who do not always realize
the good life for themselves.
WHEREAS, the celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH
IN NEBRASKA will recognize that the barriers of slavery, segregation,
and illegal employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination
will lose standing, as progressive efforts to eliminate discrimination are
strengthened and hope continues to abound.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved on this 15th day of
February, 2002, the Commissioners and Staff of the Nebraska Equal
Opportunity Commission are determined to continue the great work of our
African-Americans in Nebraska and in the United States of America.
Signed February Fifteenth in the year of our Lord Two
Thousand and Two.
Lynne Friedewald, Chairperson
Merri L. Hackbarth, Vice-Chairperson
Melvin Clancy, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Lend Frison, Commissioner
Manny Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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January 18, 2002 - Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr.
RESOLUTION
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
He is a champion
who leads the weak and strong
to a covenant
high above the insanity of discrimination.
He told us he may not reach the promised land with us
but he beckons
We,
the people
to fulfill the dream
And so on January 21, 2002, we resolve, as we did yesterday,
to place one step ahead of the other
and find a way
to brotherhood.
To Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
from the State of Nebraska citizens who
work
to preserve civil
decency
We say, Happy Birthday
Signed January Eighteenth in the year of our Lord Two Thousand
Two.
Lynne Friedewald, Chairperson
Merri L. Hackbarth, Vice-Chairperson
Melvin Clancy, Commissioner
John Leon, Commissioner
Judy Zaiman-Gotsdiner, Commissioner
Lend Frison, Commissioner
Manny Cordero, Commissioner
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
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