HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 12/07/2010 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING HOSPITALITY AS THE CHARACTE City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, hospitality 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 hospitality: being aware of others by noticing what they like and value;
being willing to share and lend a hand to others you know and meet; initiating friendships rather than
waiting for others to approach you; having a welcoming attitude, not one of hesitation or suspicion;
showing a sense of caring about the issues and well-being of others;being positive and cheerful in your
conversations and relationships; 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
HOSPITALITY
"cheerfully sharing our food, shelter, conversation and
interests with others we know and meet"
as the community of character focus for the month of December 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 7th day of December, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk