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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS,the Character quahtyof Sensitivity is a critical personal qualityneeded for lasting
success; and
WHE RE AS, 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 able to endure in their activities and their associations; and
WHEREAS,the tranquility and orderly operation and development of our City demand that
we implement the key concept of sensitivity: observing closely the actions and responses of others;
listening carefully to what others say, responding courteously to their thoughts; trying to understand
where theyare coming from;empathizing with others'feelings and attitudes; interacting positivelywhen
listening or helping; responding appropriatelyto their feelings and wishes; and
WHEREAS,byfollowing these suggestions for sensitive behavior we,as citizens individually
and collectively,can show genuine interest in one another,can build bridges that hold our community
together and allow individuals to relate positively, can discover the needs of others, can show
gratefulness when our own needs are met by them, and can honestly reciprocate in helping one
another—as we move boldly yet patiently into our future as a Culture of Excellence.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the character trait of
SENSITIVITY
"Perceiving the true attitudes and sensing the deep emotions of all people
around us."
As the community of character focus for the month of February 2007 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 6th day of February,A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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