HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-104RESOLUTION NO. 03-104
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF MAY, 2003, AS "CIVILITY
MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WItEREAS, 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; and as a cornerstone of democracy, Americans have observed certain rules of behavior
generally known as civility.
2. 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 govermnent.
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.
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, 2003, as "CIVILITY MONTH"
in St. Lucie County, Florida; and urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to exercise civility toward
each other throughout the year.
2. The County Administrator is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr.
Thomas G. Pelham, Chair, City, County and Local Government Law Section, The Florida Bar, 909
E. Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2646.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
/~/dE- CHAIRMA~ ./
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND -~ORRECTNESS:
COUNTY A~NEY