November 1, 1995
The Honorable Terry E. Branstad
Governor of the State of Iowa
The State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319
Dear Governor Branstad:
In accordance with the Iowa Code, I hereby transmit to you
and the General Assembly the Annual Report of the Iowa Civil Rights
Commission for Fiscal Year 1995.
As the Commission approaches the 30th anniversary of its founding,
we are more involved than ever in activities designed to end discrimination
in Iowa. The Commission fights discrimination by investigating
and resolving individual complaints alleging discrimination; by
conducting public education programs on anti-discrimination law
and the value of diversity; and by testing entities covered by
the law to determine the nature and extent of discrimination in
Iowa.
This year we have expanded our work by helping Iowa communities
form diversity teams to address diversity issues and fight discrimination
locally. Commission staff serve as a resource in helping a community
team get organized and start their work. By forming a community
team, local leaders can respond to issues unique to that community
and draw upon local people and resources to accomplish their goals.
Your continued support of the Commission and its goals is greatly
appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Grove
Executive Director