RESOLUTION 2-2026 FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, April 8, 2026 marks the 58th anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, and the State of South Carolina enacted the South Carolina Fair Housing Law in 1989, that both support 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 WHERES, the Town of Port Royal is committed to addressing discrimination in our community, to support programs that will educate the public about the right to equal housing opportunities, and to plan partnership efforts with other organizations to help assure every citizen of their right to fair housing; and WHEREAS, the Town of Port Royal rejects discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or familiar status in the sale, rental, or provision of other housing services; and WHEREAS, the Town of Port Royal desires that all its citizens be afforded the opportunity to attain decent, safe and sound living environment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Port Royal, South Carolina does hereby designate April 2026 as being Fair Housing Month, and recognizes the policy supporting Fair Housing by encouraging all citizens to endorse Fair Housing opportunities for all not only during Fair Housing Month but throughout the year. ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 2026 Requested: /s/Milton E. Willis Town Manager Approved: /s/Kevin Phillips Mayor ATTEST: /s/Lisa Graham Town Clerk IPL0331066 Apr 19 2026