Item B6 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: _April 18, 2012 Division: BOCC_3
Bulk Item: No X Department: —David Rice/Mayor
Staff Contact/Phone #: Tamara Lamarche
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming May 2012 as Civility Month in Monroe County,
Florida.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
See attached proclamation
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Civility Month
May 2012
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 ertain
rules of behavior generally known as civility; and,
WHEREAS, civility, derived from the Latin words "civtas" meaning city and
"civic" meaning citizen, is behavior worthy of citizens living in a 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 fair
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 it more 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Monroe County Florida Board of
County Commissioners that the month of May 2012 is proclaimed as Civility Month, and
calls upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other.
Signed on this 18`h day of April 2012
David Rice, Mayor