HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/07/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUSTICE AS THE AS THE CHARA City of
F6rt Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,justice 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 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 justice: keeping a clear conscience by doing what is right;taking
personal responsibility for all our thoughts and actions; doing things the right way for the right
reasons;avoiding participation in corruption and injustice;helping others be truthful and responsible
in their behavior; 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
JUSTICE
"taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right, and true"
as the community of character focus for the month of July 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 7th day of July, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk