HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/06/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING RESPONSIBILITY AS THE CHARA City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, responsibility is a critical personal quality needed for lasting success; and
WHEREAS, we desire to build upon our heritage and make Port 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 tree 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 responsibility: knowing and doing our duties, in whatever roles we play; being
accountable and thorough in our works; keeping commitments,no matter what;avoiding excuses and accepting
blame for our mistakes; doing our best with the knowledge and abilities we have available to us; and
WHEREAS, by f-ollowing 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 connnunity 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, 1, Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the
character quality of
RESPONSIBILITY
"Knowing and doing what is expected of us"
as the community of character focus for the month of October 2009 in the city of fort Collins.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
6th of October- A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk