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Sebastian Inlet Taxing District - Annual Financial Report of <br /> Units of Local Government ; Annual Post Audit Report for 1999 - <br /> 00 FY ; Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended <br /> 9/30/00 ; and Proposed Meeting Schedule for FY 2001 <br /> 7. B. Proclamation Designating Month of May as Civility Month <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS <br /> CIVILITY 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 'civitas' 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 the <br /> issues, and can discourage individuals from participation in government; and <br /> WHEREAS, civility can assist in reaching consensus on diverse issues and allow for <br /> mutually respectful ongoing relationships; and <br /> WHEREAS, civility can uplift our daily 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, and calls upon all citizens to exercise civility towards each other. <br /> Adopted this 81° day of May, 2001 . <br /> LitBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Caroline 0. Gmn , Cha an <br /> May 8 , 2001 <br /> 4 <br /> BK <br /> w .. <br /> z <br />