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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in New York State, recognizing the significance of the Fair Housing Act and its ongoing importance in combating housing discrimination. The resolution highlights that fair housing means every person can live freely, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability, and emphasizes the Act's goal of ensuring equal access to neighborhoods with quality schools, healthy environments, and economic opportunities. It acknowledges the law's historical context, noting its origins in the aftermath of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968 and its continued importance in promoting equality, equity, and dignity. The resolution celebrates the progress made over the past 57 years in dismantling discriminatory housing structures while also recognizing that work remains to be done to ensure truly equitable housing access. By urging the Governor to officially proclaim Fair Housing Month, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the ongoing need for strong fair housing protections and to recommit to the principles of equal opportunity in housing.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K280