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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, pursuasiveness 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 pursuasiveness: focusing on understanding others and knowing
what is happening; communicating clearly on topics being discussed; eliminating distractions that
may arise; responding effectively to what others say and do; exploring ideas and suggestions made
by others;looking and listening with full faculties;reaching agreement carefully and positively;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
PURSUASIVENESS
"communicating key truths effectively and penetrating
through roadblocks others may have in understanding"
as the community of character focus for the month of March 2011, 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 1st day of March, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk