Civility Month City of Clermont
Proclamation
Whereas, the open exchange of public 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, denves from the Latin words"civitas"meamng city and"civis"meamng citizen,
is behavior worthy of citizens living in a community or in common with others, and
Whereas, displays of anger, rudeness, ndicule, 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 Flonda Bar urges the
adoption of a pledge of civility by all citizens in the State of Florida;
Now, therefore, the City Council of the City of Clermont proclaims that the month of May is
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 Seal of the City of
Clermont to be affixed this 15t day of Apnl in the year two thousand fourteen.
Harold S.Tury ille,Jr.,Mayor
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