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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, discretion 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 ofthis 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 discretion: monitoring our attitudes regularly in order to keep
emotions in check;setting exemplary behaviors,thus finding ways to benefit others;seeking positive
influences,while declining those that would demean or degrade us;learning from mistakes,reacting
positively to criticism; being careful and constructive in our criticisms of others, while keeping
communications private; and having goals which transcend outside ends, but are worth doing on
their own merits; 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
DISCRETION
"Being careful in words, actions and attitudes, thereby avoiding
undesirable consequences"
as the community of character focus for the month of June 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 1 st day of June, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk