HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/04/2011 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2011 AS CONFLICT REPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, conflict resolution encompasses mediation, restorative practices, facilitation,
collaborative decision-making, and other responses to differences; and
WHEREAS, conflict resolution processes empower individuals, families, communities,
neighborhoods, organizations, and businesses to foster communication and devise solutions that are
acceptable to the needs and interests of all parties involved; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins provides conflict resolution services to the community
through the Community Mediation Program and Restorative Justice Services. These community-
based programs fairly and equitably resolve neighborhood and community conflicts, thereby
repairing, creating, and strengthening relationships; and
WHEREAS, the month of October is celebrated across the state as National Conflict
Resolution Month, and October 20, 2011, will be celebrated nationally and internationally as
Conflict Resolution Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 2011 as
CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH
and I, along with the entire City Council, encourage Fort Collins residents to seek peaceful and
collaborative resolutions to conflicts and hence contribute to creating an exceptional, world-class
community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 4th day of October, A.D. 2011.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chief Deputy City Clerk