HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 06/06/2006 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING ''DISCRETION'' AS THE CHARA Mayor
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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, discretion 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
WHE REAS,we recognized that the health of this communitydepends upon all of our citizens
using discretion in their daily relations with their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS,the tranquillityand orderly operation and development of our City demand that
we monitor these key features of DISCRETION: considering the consequences of our actions,
choosing our words carefully, practicing good manners, communicating respect for others, learning
from our mistakes, and avoiding compromising and conflicting situations;and
WHEREAS, by following these suggestions, we as citizens individually and collectively can
make positive contributions to one another, seek and find long-term relationships, build trust and
friendship among our fellow citizens,help others to succeed in their expectations, and carefully apply
the standards of good character to all of our activities and associations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the character trait of
DISCRETION
"avoiding words, actions and attitudes which create negative consequences,while
proceeding purposely toward positive goals and outcomes"
as the COMMUNITY OF CHARACrERfocus forthe month of June 2006,in the cityof Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th of June,A.D. 2006.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
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