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• <br />• <br />7C PROCLAMATIONDESIGNATING MONTH OFMAYAS CzvlLrrYMONTHIIV <br />INDL4AT MyER COUNTY <br />The following Proclamation was entered into the record: <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS <br />CMLITY MONTH <br />WHEREAS, the open exchange of public discourse Is essential to the democratic <br />system of government; and <br />WHEREAS, as a cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed certain rules <br />of behavior generally known as civility; and <br />WHEREAS, civility, derived from the Latin words "civiias' meaning city and 'civic' <br />meaning citizen, is behavior worthy of citizens living In a community or in common with <br />others; and <br />WHEREAS, displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience, and a lack of respect <br />and personal attacks detract from the open exchange of Ideas, prevent fair discussion of <br />the Issues, and can discourage individuals from participation In govemment; and <br />WHEREAS, ci unity can assist in reaching consensus on diverse issues and allow for <br />mutually respectful ongoing relationships; and <br />WHEREAS, dvi ft can uplift our dally lives and make It more pleasant to live in an <br />organized society; and <br />WHEREAS, the City, County and Local Government Law -Section of The Florida Bar <br />urges the adoption of a pledge of civility by all citizens in the State of Florida. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the month of May be <br />designated as <br />CIVILITY MONTH <br />In Indian River County. <br />Adopted I hLs jgp, day of May, 2000. <br />MAY 099 2000 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Fran B. Adams, Chairman <br />��yy <br />-13- BOOK i 'J PAGE Job <br />