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DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2005
AS CIVILITYMONTH
IN THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA �� �.
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- WHEREAS, the open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic system -
of government; and
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� 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 "civitas" meaning city and "civis" �
;; ,; meaning citizen, is behavior worthy of citizens living in a community or in common with "� ,;, �
others; and _
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��; " 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
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� 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 -
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�:� WHEREAS, the City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar : ,. i
;:..,:,.. � urges the adoption of a pledge of civility by all citizens in the State of Florida. '� .,. �,,�
!"� NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Humpage, Mayor of the Village of Tequesta, do hereby
�; proclaim the Month of May, as Civility Month. �
FURTHER, I call upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other. '
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IT WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewith set my hand and caused the Seal of the -_
Village of Tequesta to be affixed this 12` day of May 2005. ``'��
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