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Res. No. 058-04-11837RESOLUTION NO.58-04-11837 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 tothe 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 ina community orin common with others;and WHEREAS,displays ofanger,rudeness,ridicule,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 canupliftour daily lifeandmakeit more pleasant to live inan organized society;and WHEREAS,the City,CountyandLocalGovernmentLawSection ofThe Florida Barurgestheadoptionofa pledge of 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 Civility Month,andcalluponallcitizenstoexercisecivility toward each other. Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by overotriking. Pg.2 of Res.No.58-04-11837 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April 2004 . ATTEST:APPROVED: CITY CLERK READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Commission Vote:5_o Mayor Russell:Yea Vice Mayor Palmer:Yea Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea Commissioner Birts-Cooper:Yea Commissioner Sherar:Yea L^^/h^ CITY ATTORNEY J:\My Documents\resolutions\resolution supportingMayCivilityMonth.doc Page 2of2 CITY COUNTYANDLOCALGOVERNMENT LAW SECTION CHAIR: Kenneth W.Buchman P.O.Box 5 Plant City,FL 33564 (813)659-4242 kbuch @tampabay.rr.com CHAIR-ELECT: Craig H.Coller 111 NW1stSt..Ste.2810 Miami.FL 33128 (305)375-5151 chc@miamidade.gov SECRETARY/TREASURER: Kathryn Kaye Collie 201S.Rosalind Ave.,FL.4 Orlando,FL 32801 (407)836-5690 kaye.collie@occompt.com IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Thomas Pelham P.O.Box 11240 Tallahassee,FL 32302-3240 (850)681-0411 tpelham ©fowlerwhite.com BOARD LIAISON: GwynneAliceYoung (813)223-7000 gyoung@carltonfields.com EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Terms Expiring 2004: District 1 Cari L.Roth Tallahassee (850)224-2608 District 2 Mary Helen Campbell Tampa (813)272-5670 Terms Expiring 2005: District 3 Liz Hernandez Miami (305)460-5218 District 5 Vivian Monaco Orlando (407)836-7320 Terms Expiring 2006: District 4 Susan L.Trevarthen Ft.Lauderdale (954)763-4242 Terms Expiring 2004 At-Large Members: Emeline C.Acton Tampa (813)272-5670 Grant Alley Ft.Myers (239)332-6709 James L.Bennett Clearwater (727)464-3354 Edward A.Dion Fort Lauderdale (954)357-7600 Howard Lenard Miami (305)948-2939 Karl Sanders Jacksonville (904)633-7979 Ex-Officio Members: All Past Chairs SECTIONADMINISTRATOR: Carol J.Kirkland The Florida Bar ckirkland@flabar.org www.Ioc-gov-law.org March 11,2004 Mayor Mary Scott Russell 6130 Sunset Dr. South Miami,FL 33143 Re:ProclamationandPledge of Civility intheMonth of May Dear Mayor Russell: Please join with othercitiesandcountiesintheState of Floridatoproclaim Mayas Civility Month.Likelastyear,wehave expanded ourprogramto include Florida's district school boards. We hope thatthepledge of civility will uplift the tone and conduct inyour meetings.Civility uplifts our common life,and invites citizens to participateintheir government.Theart of civility requires constant applicationeveryday. The attorneys ofthe City,County and Local Government Law Section of The FloridaBaraskyoutorenewthe pledge of public conduct.A sample proclamation is enclosed foryouruse.We urgeall citizens to exercise civility toward each other throughout the year. Thank you foryour attention tothis important matter. Sincerely, Kenneth W.Buchman Chair Enclosure KWBxk THE FLORIDA BAR/651 EAST JEFFERSON STREET/TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA 32399-2300/(850)561-5631/FAX:(850)561-5825 y 7N .• (£cRQCLmiAcnoot vVf\ZT&QSj theopen exchange of public discourse is essential tothe democratic system of government;and yvhCTCCLSj as a cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed certain rules of behavior generally known as civility; vvhZT&OlS)civility,derived from the Latin words "civitas"meaning city and "civis"meaning citizen,is behavior worthy of citizens living ina community orin common with others;and vvhZTtQS)displays of anger,rudeness,ridicule,impatience,and alack of respect and personal attacksdetractfromtheopenexchange of ideas,preventfairdiscussion of theissues,andcandiscourage individuals from participation in government;and vvh&TtCLSj civility can assist in reaching consensus on diverse issues and allow for mutually respectfulongoingrelationships;and vvtiereaS,civility can uplift our daily life and make it more pleasant to live in an organized society;and vvh&TtClSf the City,County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar urges the adoption of apledge of civility by all citizens intheState of Florida. 0\[piV,therefore,be it resolved,by the City Commission of the City of thatthe month of Mayis proclaimed as Civility Month,andcalls uponall citizens to exercise civility toward eachother. Passed andadoptedMs day of ,2004. ATTEST: CLERK