HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/02/2010 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING RESOURCEFULNESS AS THE CHAR City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, resourcefulness 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 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 resourcefulness: cultivating our relationships,opportunities and
strengths; organizing our resources; taking care of belongings and equipment; keeping an eye on
details; avoiding wasteful and neglectful behaviors; sharing resources with others for everyone's
benefit; exercising talents to improve our abilities; trying new things to expand our reach; 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
RESOURCEFULNESS
"finding practical uses for behaviors and opportunities
available to you and others"
as the community of character focus for the month of March 2010, 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 2nd day of March, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk