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RESOLUTION NO. 05-160
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF MAY, 2005, AS "CIVILITY MONTH" IN ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. The open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic
system of government.
2. As a cornerstone of democracy, Americans have observed certain rules
of behavior generally known as civility. Civility, derived from the Latin Words
"civitas" meaning city and "civis" meaning citizen, is behavior worthy of citizens
living in a community or in common with others.
3. Displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, and a lack of respect
and personal attacks detract from the open exchange of ideas, prevent fair
discussion of the issues, and can discourage individuals from participation in
government.
4. Civility can assist in reaching consensus on diverse issues and allow for
mutually respectful ongoing relationships.
5. Civility can uplift our daily life and make it more pleasant to live in an
organized society.
6. The City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar
urges the adoption of a pledge of civility by all citizens in the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida, that this Board does hereby proclaim the month of May.
2005, as "CIVILITY MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida, and calls upon all citizens to
exercise civility toward each other.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 26th day of April, 2005.
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