Item 2A- Proclamation - Revive Civility MonthProclamation of toe
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in Kecugrd1iu" of
revive Civility Month
WHEREAS, civil discourse is the tree and respectful exchange of different ideas in a way that
respects and attirms all persons, while hearing their perspectives; and
WHEKEAS, heated rhetoric and a dramatic shift away from collaboration leaves us unable to
solve the challenges confronting our community; and
wHEKEAS, civility reduces rudeness, ridicule and lack of respect to, the opei, exchange of
ideas; and
WHEREAS, civility i,,,preve3 our well-being, restores trust, and encourages Americans to
participate ., building a brighter future for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, civility assists in the process of working together to create lasting solutions to our
most pressing challenges, while tostering respect among opposing groups; and
WHEREAS, community members should Leel comfortable and respected while exploring
worldviews outside their own; and
WHEKEAS, recognizing the importance of civility and how it improves personal relationships
leading to greater civil discourse, the Atlantic Beach encouiage3 all mrnilbe,3 of ou, eemmumty to
exercise civility and respect toward each other; and part�c�pate iii iev;vi�ir:, civility together.
NOW THEREFORE, l; Ellen Gla33ei, Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, do
hereby proclaim April 2018 a3
.REVIVE CIVILITYMONTH
and encourage all Atlantic Beach citizens to practice civility by listening respectfully to people who
have ditterent views, avoiding language that is insulting or derogatory to others, and supporting efforts
to work together across ideological and political lines.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my
ha,id a,id Cawed the Offc;al Seal of the City
of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this 26" day of March 2018.
h1leu Glassei, Mayvi