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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS,the character quality of thoroughness 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 Thoroughness: planning ahead to follow a schedule and measure
progress;writing down the steps and keeping records of progress; pursuing excellence by thinking
through the details and doing the job right the first time; double-checking after each step to avoid
mistakes and find ways to improve; assuring that none of the necessary factors are neglected; and
finishing all the needed details of the job to reach the goal.
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
THOROUGHNESS
"pursuing excellence by performing all the necessary tasks while avoiding any
negligence as we progress toward our goals"
as the community of character focus for the month of November 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 6th day of November, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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