Kentucky Fairness Alliance E-News, Fall 2008

Paducah Human Rights Commission Endorses Fairness

The Paducah Human Rights Commission (PHRC) has joined the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) in celebrating Governor Beshear’s Executive Order expanding employment protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity for employees of the Commonwealth.

In June, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights passed a historic resolution in support of a statewide fairness bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

On November 10, KFA Board of Directors Chairperson Jody Cofer was introduced by Commissioner Mary Thorsby, Paducah entrepreneur, to address the Paducah Commission. He spoke in favor of the resolution’s passage and the importance of celebrating the commitment to fairness by Gov. Beshear in order to continue seeing fair-minded victories.

The proclamation passed by a unanimous vote of the Commission. The PHRC forwarded their Resolution to Gov. Beshear, the KCHR, and to Paducah Mayor Paxton and City Commissioners.

“We salute Governor Beshear and will continue to follow his lead in ensuring all citizens are protected equally and fairly when it comes to opportunities for state employment,” said PHRC Chairperson Andrew Coiner and Paducah attorney. “Discrimination is discrimination. The Paducah Human Rights Commission is committed to protecting the rights of everyone in our community from discrimination.”

KFA extends our thanks to the fair-minded community leaders on the Paducah Human Rights Commission.