Item B13
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: April 21. 2004
Division:
BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
No -1L
Department: DISTRICT 5
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation proclaiming the Month of May, 2004 as
"Civility Month"
ITEM BACKGROUND: This request was received from Kenneth W. Buchman, Chair of the City,
County and Local Government Section of the Florida Bar in Tallahassee
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
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APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMBlPurchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: ~~ C- ~
MAYOR YE. NELSON
DOCUMENTATION: Included X ToFollow_ NotRequired_
AGENDA ITEM # BI3
DISPOSITION:
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WHEREAS, the open exchange of public discourse is essential to the
democratic system of government; and
WHEREAS. as, a cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed certain
rules of behavior generally known as civility; and
WHEREAS, civility, derived from the Latin words -civitasft meaning City and -civis.
meaning citizen, is behavior worthy of citizens lIiving ina community or in common with
others; and
WHEREAS. displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, and a lack of
respect and personal attacks detract from the open exchange of ideas, prevent taii"
discussion of the issues, and can discourage individuals from participation in
government; and
WHEREAS. civility can assist in reaching consensus on diverse issues and allow
for mutually respectful ongoing relationships; and
WHEREAS. civility can uplift our daily life and make itmore pleasant to live in an
organized society; and
WHEREAS. 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, by the virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of
Monroe County, Florida, I, Murray E. Nelson, do hereby proclaim the month of May,
2004 as
CIViliTY MONTH
In Monroe County and call upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the County of Monroe, this 21st day
of April, 2004
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MAYO URRA Y E. NELSON
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