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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the character quality of Boldness 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 thrive 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 Boldness: holding to high standards of credibility; knowing what is the
truth and using it courageously; standing for what is right without regard for popularity; accepting
responsibility by supporting others who also stand for justice;communicating with assertiveness but not
without humility; acting efficiently yet with compassion; and
WHEREAS, by following these suggestions for developing awareness and modifying our
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, and can honestly reciprocate
in helping one another - as we move boldly yet patiently into our emerging 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
BOLDNESS
"acting with confidence and firmness bolstered by the assurance that what we say
and do are true, right, and just."
as the community of character focus for the month of June 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 5th day of June, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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