HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 12/01/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING INITIATIVE AS THE CHARACTER City Of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, initiative 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 ofthis 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 initiative: looking for needed things to be done; seizing the
moment without delay; thinking ahead about objectives; anticipating possible problems; spending
time wisely to keep ahead of the curve; helping others do their best without meddling; 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
INITIATIVE
"anticipating, recognizing and doing things that need to be done"
as the community of character focus for the month of December 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 1 st day of December, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk