RESOLUTION 

FULL FUNDING OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Adopted by the NY State Democratic Convention,  May 23, 2002

WHEREAS: Civil Rights and Human Rights legislation must be enforced in order to be effective. 

WHEREAS: The New York State Division of Human Rights has developed a backlog of cases so extensive 

                    that it is almost impossible that the victims in these cases will receive justice.  

WHEREAS:  Under-funding has led to the slow processing of complaints, delayed justice under the law until 

                     some complainants have passed away and justice has been denied to many. 

WHEREAS: Some victims of discrimination have waited more than ten years for their cases to be heard. 

WHEREAS: The backlog encourages the Division to dismiss meritorious cases without a fair review. 

WHEREAS: Justice delayed is justice denied. 

WHEREAS: It is the responsibility of government to enforce it’s laws, whether against theft or civil rights violations. 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: We encourage Democratic State Legislators to make the full funding 

of the Division of Human Rights a priority in the budget hearings. No victim should have to wait more than 2 years 

for justice. 

            Resolution written by Lori Gardner, Adopted by the Reform Caucus of the Democratic State Committee, and Adopted by the NY State Democratic Convention meeting in New York, NY on May 23, 2002.

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