HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-065RESOLUTION NO. 14-065
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2014 AS
"CIVILITY MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
The open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic system of
government.
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.
4. 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.
5. Civility can assist in reaching consensus on diverse issues and allow for mutually
respectful ongoing relationships.
6. Civility can uplift our daily life and make it more pleasant to live in an organized
society.
7. 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 the month of May 2014 is proclaimed as "CIVILITY MONTH" and calls upon
all citizens to exercise civility toward each other.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of May 2014.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DEPUTY CLERK ~ CHAIR a"
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