Amended Item 2A- Proclamation - Revive Civility Month,Vrortamation of the
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in Recognition of
Revive Civility Month
WHEREAS, civil discourse is the free and respectful exchange of different ideas in a way that
respects and affirms all persons, while hearing their perspectives; and
WHEREAS, heated rhetoric and a dramatic shift away from collaboration leaves us unable to
solve the challenges confronting our community; and
WHEREAS, civility reduces rudeness, ridicule and lack of respect for the open exchange of
ideas; and
WHEREAS, civility improves our well-being, restores trust, and encourages Americans to
participate in 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 fostering respect among opposing groups; and
WHEREAS, community members should feel comfortable and respected while exploring
worldviews outside their own;
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance of civility and how it improves personal relationships
leading to greater civil discourse, I support the Atlantic Beach City Commission's shared commitment
in encouraging all members of our community to exercise civility and respect toward each other, and
participate in reviving civility together; and
WHEREAS, further, to promote civility and respect in the community and to respect citizens'
time availability, I support the Atlantic Beach City Commission's shared commitment in conducting
business to:
• Listen respectfully to people who have views different than their own, and to be
mindful to avoid stereotyping and using language that is insulting or derogatory.
® Encourage and support efforts to bring people of differing points of view together to
have civil and respectful conversations.
• Execute due diligence in review and research of matters, agendas, and relevant topics
before formal discussion in City Commission meetings.
• Make a conscious effort to assure that City Commission business is conducted in an
open, public, accessible and efficient manner.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Ellen Glasser, Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, do
hereby proclaim April 2018 as
and encourage all Atlantic Beach citizens to practice civility by listening respectfully to people who
have different 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
hand and caused the Official Sea] of the City
of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this 26`h day of March 2018.
Ellen Glasser, Mayor