05-21-13 Proclamation- Civility MonthWWil
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Zhe open exchange of public discourse is essential to
the democratic system of government; and
IV- lTRT-,LS, 01 cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed
certain rules of behavior generally known as civility;
and
�YV.9CERE. S, Misplays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, and a
lack of respect and personal attacks detract from the
xchange of iderevent fair discussion of thel
issues =end can wdii - urgee indiv' uals from
participation in government; and
Civility ..can assist in reaching consensus on diver
ies and allow for mutually respeg ng
relationships; and Wi t.
JV-�YY"RY-.45; Civility can uplift our daily life and make it more
pleasant to live in an organized society; and
?VY RE 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.
A 031; I3MTErORE; I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of
Ocoee, do hereby proclaim May
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j URTHER, in Ocoee, and urge all citizens to exercise civility toward
each other this month and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and