HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 12/02/2008 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING GRATEFULNESS AS THE CHARACT Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the character quality of gratefulness 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 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 gratefulness: looking beyond the present and counting future benefits;
simplifying expectations to improve appreciation; identifying those who are our benefactors; making
time for thanking others for what they have done; expressing thanks in creative ways; and
WHEREAS, by following these suggestions for gratefulness 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, 1, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the character trait of
GRATEFULNESS
"in our words and actions, letting others know how they have benefitted our lives"
as the community of character focus for the month of December 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 December, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk