HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/03/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING FORGIVENESS AS THE CHARACTE City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, forgiveness 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 ofthis 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 forgiveness: letting go of anger,relinquishing the desire to make
offenders suffer;talking about problems and issues,freely acknowledging one's own faults;healing
the wounds by releasing ill will; investing in others to build constructive relationships; moving on,
rather than dwelling on perceived wrongs or losses; 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
FORGIVENESS
"giving up anger toward others' offenses or wrongs and not continuing
to harbor grudges"
as the community of character focus for the month of March 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 March, A.D. 2009.
-Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk