HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 08/17/2010 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MEEKNESS AS THE CHARACTER F F6rtCity of
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, meekness 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 meekness: recognizing and understanding your own emotions
when you deal with others; defining problems and clarifying situations you need to address; getting
perspective on people and issues,checking your behavior with standards of good character;forgiving
others and asking for the same when you experience conflict; controlling your responses and
accepting responsibilities without complaint; 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
MEEKNESS
"constructively controlling one's feelings and expectations when dealing without confusing
the issues or offending other people"
as the community of character focus for the month of September 2010 in Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of August, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk