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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS,the Character quality of dependability 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 dependability: being careful what we promise and recognizing the
seriousness of making commitments; clarifying the terms of agreement relative to expectations and
responsibilities we assume; working through difficulties encountered in achieving the tasks agreed upon;
recognizing mistakes and taking responsibility for correcting them; having a good attitude toward the
process and end result of doing what needs to be done;proving faithful in all tasks, small and great,that are
undertaken; 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
DEPENDABILITY
"fulfilling with care, responsibility, and thoroughness all commitments made to
ourselves and others"
as the community of character focus for the month of October 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 2nd day of October, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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