HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 01/15/2008 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THRIFTINESS AS THE CHARACTE City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the character quality of thriftiness 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 of our citizens
being able to thrive in their activities and their associations; and
WHEREAS, the tranquility and orderly operation and development of our city demand that we
implement the ke concept of thriftiness: knowing our needs particularly our basic ones; finding
Y P g > P Y ndmg the best
values, by careful shopping for the things most suitable; following a plan, by establishing priorities and
meeting them; checking our spending, by keeping records and evaluating our results; saving for
tomorrow, to prepare for unplanned expenses and opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, by following these suggestions for developing awareness and modifying our
behavior, we as citizens individually and collectively can show genuine interest in one another, can build
bridges that hold our community together and allow individuals to relate positively, can discover the
needs of others, can show gratefulness when our own needs are met, and can honestly reciprocate in
helping one another as we move boldly yet patiently into our emerging future as a Culture of Excellence.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the character trait of
THRIFTINESS
"achieving our financial goals by managing our resources wisely and spending only
what is necessary"
as the community of character focus for the month of January 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 15th day of January, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk