05-03-05 Item 4I RESOLUTION NO.
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
5 THE CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION OF
6 THE FLORIDA BAR IN PROCLAIMING MAY AS CIVILITY MONTH;
7 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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9 WHEREAS, the open exchange of public discourse is essential
10 to the democratic system of government; and
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12 WHEREAS, as a cornerstone of democracy Americans have
13 observed certain rules of behavior generally known as civility;
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16 WHEREAS, civility, derived from the Latin words "civitas"
17 meaning city and "civis" meaning citizen, is behavior worthy of
18 citizens living in a community or in common with others; and
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20 WHEREAS, displays of anger, rudeness, ridicule, impatience,
21 and a lack of respect and personal attacks detract from the open
22 exchange of ideas, prevent fair discussion of the issues, and
23 can discourage individuals from participation in government; and
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25 WHEREAS, civility can assist in reaching consensus on
26 diverse issues and allow for mutually respectful ongoing
27 relationships; and
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29 WHEREAS, civility can uplift our daily life and make it
30 more pleasant to live in an organized society; and
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32 WHEREAS, the City, County and Local Government Law Section
33 of The Florida Bar urges the adoption of a pledge of civility by
34 all citizens in the State of Florida.
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36 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
37 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
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39 Section 1. That the Mayor and the City Commission
40 hereby declare their support in proclaiming the month of May as
41 Civility Month, and call upon all citizens to exercise civility
42 toward each other.
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44 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect
45 immediately upon approval.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
day of
APPROVED:
17 ` WE
. 2005.
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
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CHAIR:
Craig H. Coller
111 NW 1st St., Ste. 2810
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 375 -5151
chc@miamidade.gov
CHAIR-ELECT-
K. Kaye Collie
201 S. Rosalind Ave., FL. 4
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836 -5690
kaye.collie@occompt.com
SECRETARY ?REASURER:
Mary Helen Campbell
P.O. Box 1110
Tampa, FL 33601 -1110
(813) 272 -5670
campbellm@hillsboroughcounty.org
IMMEDIATEPASTCHAIR.
Kenneth W. Buchman
P.O. Box 5
Plant City, FL 33564
(813) 659 -4242
kbuch@tampabay.rr.com
BOARD LIAISON:
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- Officio Members:
All Past Chairs
SECTION ADMINISTRATOR:
Carol J. Kirkland
The Florida Bar
ckirkland@flabar.org
April 1, 2005
Mayor Mary Scott Russell
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Dr.
South Miami, FL 33143
1011101ENWIN •
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 Florida to proclaim
May as Civility Month. Like last year, 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 to participate
in their government. The art of civility requires constant application
everyday.
The attorneys of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of The
Florida Bar ask you to renew the pledge of public conduct. A sample
proclamation is enclosed for your use. We urge all citizens to exercise civility
toward each other throughout the year.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
Crai . Coller
Chair
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