HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 12/04/2007 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING DETERMINATION AS THE CHARAC PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
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WHEREAS, the Character quality of Determination 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 Determination: setting priorities and goals appropriately;
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executing effective steps consistent with achieving those goals; dealing with distractions and staying
focused on the objectives; facing challenges which arise along the way and overcoming them;
adapting by changing tactics when necessary; seeking perspective and balance by getting suitable
help from others; and
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
DETERMINATION
"achieving worthy goals by focused pursuit, undeterred by any distractions and
obstacles"
as the community of character focus for the month of December 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 4th day of December, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk