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This concurrent resolution recognizes April 2025 as National Fair Housing Month in Delaware, marking significant milestones in housing discrimination prevention, including the 57th anniversary of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1968's Fair Housing law and the 56th anniversary of Delaware's Fair Housing Act. The resolution highlights the evolution of fair housing protections, which have expanded over time to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, source of income, age, sexual orientation, and disability. It also points out the ongoing challenges in housing, such as Delaware having the 17th highest housing wage nationally, approximately 70% of extremely low-income renter households being severely cost-burdened, a shortage of 14,563 affordable rental units, and more than 1,300 people sleeping in homeless or temporary shelters each night. By recognizing National Fair Housing Month, the resolution aims to draw attention to the continued need to address affordable housing, homelessness, and equitable housing practices in the state.

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