HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-156RESOLUTION NO. 10-156
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2010
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 1T RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida, that the month of May 2010 is proclaimed as "CIVILITY MONTH"
and calls upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of May 2010.
ATTEST: BOARD OFCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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