Res. No. 055-05-12034RESOLUTION NO.55-05-12034
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
THE CITY,COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION OF
THE FLORIDA BAR IN PROCLAIMING MAY AS CIVILITY MONTH;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the open exchange of public discourse is essential
to the democratic system of government;and
WHEREAS,asa cornerstone of democracy Americans have
observed certain rules of behavior generally known as civility;
and
WHEREAS,civility,derived fromthe Latin words "civitas"
meaning city and wcivis"meaning citizen,is behavior worthy of
citizens living ina community orin common with others;and
WHEREAS,displays ofanger,rudeness,ridicule,impatience,
anda lack of respect and personal attacks detract from the open
exchange ofideas,prevent fair discussion oftheissues,and
can discourage individuals from participation ingovernment;and
WHEREAS,civility can assist in reaching consensus on
diverseissuesandallowfor mutually respectful ongoing
relationships;and
WHEREAS,civilitycanupliftourdailylifeandmakeit
more pleasant to live inan organized society;and
WHEREAS,the City,CountyandLocalGovernmentLawSection
ofTheFloridaBarurgestheadoptionofapledgeof civility by
all citizens in the State of Florida.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.ThattheMayorandthe City Commission
hereby declare their support in proclaiming the month of May as
CivilityMonth,andcalluponallcitizenstoexercise civility
toward each other.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon approval.
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by ovorstrilcing.
Res.No.55-05-12034
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of MaY
ATTEST:APPROVED:
,2005.
CITf ATTORNEY
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:Yea
Commissioner Sherar:Yea
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CITY,COUNTY AND LOC|^p|ERNMENT LAW SECTION
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CHAIR:
CraigH.Coller
111 NWIstSt.,Ste.2810
Miami,FL 33128
(305)375-5151
chc@ miamldade.gov
CHAIR-ELECT:
K.KayeCollie
201 S.Rosalind Ave.,FL.4
Orlando,FL 32801
(407)836-5690
kaye.collie @occompt.com
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
MaryHelen Campbell
P.O.Box 1110
Tampa.FL 33601-1110
(813)272-5670
campbeltm @hillsboroughcounty.org
IMMEDIATE PASTCHAIR:
Kenneth W.Buchman
P.O.Box 5
PlantCity,FL 33564
(813)659-4242
kbuch @tampabay.rr.com
BOARDUAISON:
Charles "Chobee"Ebbets
210 S.Beach St.,Ste.200
Daytona Beach,FL 32114
(386)253-2288
cebbets@cfl.rr.com
EXECUTIVECOUNCIL
Terms Expiring 2005:
District 3
Liz Hernandez
Miami
(305)460-5218
District 5
Vivien Monaco
Orlando
(407)836-7320
Terms Expiring 2006:
District 4
Susan L.Trevarthen
Ft.Lauderdale
(954)763-4242
Terms Expiring 2007:
District 1
Cari L.Roth
Tallahassee
(850)222-8611
District 2
Grant Alley
Ft.Myers
(239)332-6709
Terms Expiring 2005
At-Large Members:
James L.Bennett
Clearwater
(727)464-3354
Jewel White Cole
Clearwater
(727)464-3354
Edward A.Dion
Fort Lauderdale
(954)357-7600
Cynthia A.Everett
Coral Gables
(305)446-3244
Joseph Jarret
Bartow
(863)534-6482
Karl Sanders
Jacksonville
(904)633-7979
Ex-Officlo Members:
All Past Chairs
SECTIONADMINISTRATOR:
Carol J.Kirkland
The Florida Bar
ckirkland@flabar.org
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April 1,2005
Mayor Mary Scott Russell
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Dr.
South Miami,FL 33143
Re:Proclamation and Pledge of Civility in the Month of May
Dear Mayor Russell:
Please join with other cities and counties in the State of Floridato proclaim
May as Civility Month.Like lastyear,we have expanded our program to
include Florida's district school boards.
We hope that the pledge of civility will uplift the tone and conduct in your
meetings.Civility uplifts our common life,and invites citizens toparticipate
intheir government.Theart of civility requires constant application
everyday.
The attorneys ofthe City,County and Local Government Law Section ofThe
FloridaBaraskyoutorenewthepledge of publicconduct.Asample
proclamation is enclosed foryouruse.We urgeall citizens to exercise civility
toward each other throughout theyear.
Thank you for your attention tothis important matter.
Sincerely,
Craig4L Coller
Chair
Enclosure
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
APR 06 2005
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