Agenda Item 2AAGENDA ITEM # 2A
MAY 14, 2012
Prortamation
Declaring May 2012 as "Civility Month"
WHEREAS, the open exchange ofpublic discourse is essential to the democratic system
of government; and
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
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida that the month of May is proclaimed as Civility Month, and calls
upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Official Seal of the City of Atlantic Beach
to be affixed this 14' day of May, 2012.
Mike Borno, MAYOR