RESOLUTION 2026/07 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE POLICY SUPPORTING HOUSING FOR ALL, NOT ONLY DURING FAIR HOUSING MONTH, BUT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Whereas, March 2nd 2026, marks the 58th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VIII of which (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) is commonly known as the Fair Housing Act; and Whereas, the State of South Carolina enacted the South Carolina Fair Housing Law in 1989, recognizing and supporting the policy of Fair Housing without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status, and handicap, and encourages fair housing opportunities for all citizens; and Whereas, the County Council of Beaufort County is committed to addressing discrimination in our community, supporting programs that will educate the public about the rights to equal housing opportunities, and planning partnership efforts with other organizations to help assure every citizen of their right to fair housing; and Whereas, the County Council of Beaufort County rejects discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, and/or familial status in the sale, rental, or provision of other housing services, and Whereas, the County Council of Beaufort County desires that all its citizens be afforded the opportunity to attain a decent, safe, and sound living environment. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the County Council of Beaufort County does hereby designate April 2026 as Fair Housing Month and recognizes the policy supporting Fair Housing in encouraging all citizens to endorse Fair Housing opportunities for all not only during Fair Housing Month, but also throughout the year. Adopted this 9th day of March 2026 COUNTY COUNCIL OF BEAUFORT COUNTY Alice G. Howard Alice Howard, Chairman Attest: Sarah W. Brock Sarah W. Brock, J.D, Clerk to Council IPL0326246 Apr 5 2026