HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 08/18/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING GENTLENESS AS THE CHARACTER F6rt'Collins
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, gentleness 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 gentleness: reaching out to build relationships, even with those taking
different positions; practicing the golden rule, using respect toward others; choosing carefully when
needing to make suggestions or corrections of others;respecting property and those who own it; valuing
people even when they disagree or irritate you; keeping the peace with a calm demeanor; 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
GENTLENESS
"showing consideration and personal affirmation and concern for others"
as the community of character focus for the month of August 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 18th day of August, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk