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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS,the character quality of Flexibility 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 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 Flexibility: adapting to change while maintaining a consistent
direction;focusing on worthygoals despite fluctuating circumstances;seeking newopponunities as they
become available; making adjustments without losing perspective;leaming to cope positivelywith the
unexpected;keeping one's vision when faced with unexpected interruptions; remaining positive despite
pressure to give up or to become upset;reducing stress by accepting changes;and working with others
to discover better solutions and relationships; and
WHEREAS, by following these suggestions for flexible 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
FLEXIBILITY
"Willingness to change plans or ideas without letting stress or interruptions
divert us from our goals or undermine our principles."
as the community of character focus for the month of March 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 March,A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Cleric
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