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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, 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 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; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Rocky Randels, Mayor of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as
CIVILITY MONTH
and call upon all citizens to exercise civility toward each other.
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