2012 Human Rights Day
Mayoral Proclamation
WHEREAS:
promotion of understanding and recognition of the inherent dignity
and inalienable rights of all members of the human family are worthy ideals;
and
WHEREAS: preservation and achievement of these ideals serves as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace; and
WHEREAS: achieving social justice and human rights requires “An Adequate Standard of Living for All”; and
WHEREAS: everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control; and
WHEREAS: motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance, and all children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection; and
WHEREAS: the 2012 theme is “The Right to Housing”.
NOW, THEREFORE: I, Duke A. Bennett, Mayor of the City of Terre Haute, do hereby proclaim April 10, 2012 as
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
in Terre Haute Indiana and I call upon all members of the community to participate in those activities.