HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/05/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING VIRTUE AS THE CHARACTER FOC City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, virtue 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 virtue: doing the right thing, even when that is the unpopular
action; setting an example of high standards, and expecting the same from others; being consistent
in everyday choices and practices; choosing associates wisely,whether friends,groups or activities;
urging others to follow you in issues of personal integrity and practicing good character; 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
VIRTUE
"practicing moral excellence by consistently doing what is right"
as the community of character focus for the month of May 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 5th day of May, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk