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RESOLUTION NO.
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, 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 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 Florida Bar urges the adoption of a 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. That the Mayor and the City Commission
hereby declare their support in proclaiming the month of May as
Civility Month, and call upon all citizens to exercise civility
toward each other.
Section 2. This resolution shall take
immediately upon approval.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
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x J' CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION
www.loc- gov- law.org
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 NW 1st St., Ste. 2810
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 375 -5151
chc @miamidade.gov
SECRETARY/rREASURER:
Kathryn Kaye Collie
201 S. Rosalind Ave., FL. 4
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836 -5690
kaye.collie@occompt.com
IMMEDIATEPAST CHAIR:
Thomas Pelham
P.O. Box 11240
Tallahassee; FL 32302 -3240
(850) 681 -0411
tpelham@fowlerwhite.com
BOARD LIAISON:
Gwynne Alice Young
(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
March 11, 2004
Mayor Mary Scott Russell
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 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,
Kenneth W. Buchman
Chair
Enclosure
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PROCLAMATION
`INhereaS, the open exchange of public discourse is essential to the democratic system of
government; and
` hereas, as a cornerstone of democracy Americans have observed certain rules of behavior
generally known as civility;
` fleretV,, 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
WhZreaS, 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 the issues, and can discourage
individuals from participation in government; and
` fWreaS> civility can assist in reaching consensus on 'diverse issues and allow for mutually
respectful ongoing relationships; and
` fieretVi civility can uplift our daily life and make it more pleasant to live in an organized
society; and
WftereaS,, 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.
OUI, therefore, 6e It r'esOC71e(�., by the City Commission of the City of
that the month of May is proclaimed as Civility Month, and calls
upon all citizens to exercise, civility toward each other.
Passed and adoptedthis day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
CLERK