HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 02/03/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING ORDERLINESS AS THE CHARACTE Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the character quality of orderliness 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 able to endure in their activities and their associations; and
WHEREAS,the tranquility and orderly operation and development of our City demand that
we implement the key concept of orderliness: setting priorities to focus on the most beneficial
outcomes; setting standards and procedures that will promote efficiency; getting organized by
keeping everything in its place; avoiding clutter in order to eliminate distractions and improve
priorities; dealing promptly with items and issues rather than delaying them; and
WHEREAS, by following these suggestions for orderliness in 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 by them,and can honestly reciprocate in helping
one another as we move boldly, yet patiently, into our 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
ORDERLINESS
"organizing personal habits and surrounding premises to achieve greater efficiency"
as the community of character focus for the month of February 2009, 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 3rd day of February, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk