HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-104 RESOLUTION NO. 02-104
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF MAY, 2002, 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.
3. 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; and 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:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May, 2002, as "CIVILITY MONTH"
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to participate in Civility, not only for
the month of May, but every day of the year.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 23ra day of April, 2002.
ATTEST:
BY:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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