HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/02/2008 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JOYFULNESS AS THE CHARACTE Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,joyfulness is a critical personal quality needed for lasting success; and
WHEREAS, we desire to build upon our heritage and make Fort Collins a place where
families are strong, homes and streets are safe, education is effective, business is productive,
neighbors care about one another, and citizens are free to make wise choices for their lives and
families; and
WHEREAS,we recognize that the health of this community depends upon all ofour citizens
being creative in their daily associations with their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS,the tranquility and orderly operation and development of our City demand that
we implement the key concepts of joyfulness: mastering our emotions, by seeking the causes and
finding solutions for our emotional discomfort; looking on the bright side and being grateful for
what we have; serving others and encouraging them during difficult times; seeing the humor in life
rather than letting things make us feel down or depressed; setting a constructive mood and being
upbeat toward others; and,
WHEREAS,by following these suggestions,we as citizens can individually and collectively
improve the quality of our products and the efficiency of our services,focus our efforts on achieving
our goals, provide our community with an improving competitive edge, and find new avenues for
enriching our lives as we move boldly yet patiently into our developing future,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the character of
JOYFULNESS
"maintaining a positive attitude, even in the face of difficulty and unpleasant
circumstances"
as the community of character focus for the month of September 2008, in the City of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 2nd day of September, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk