Civility MonthPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CIVILITY MONTH
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, I, Edward M. Eissey, by virtue of the authority vested
in me as Mayor of the Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim the
month of May as
CIVILITY MONTH
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, and call upon all citizens to exercise
civility toward each other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
Palm Beach to be affixed this 11th day of April, 2002.
AYOR