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A Resolution
To establish our city as a CITY OF CHARACTER with
the International Association of Character Cities
WHEREAS, the people of our city recognize the importance of honorable character qualities based
upon the moral standards held by our Founding Fathers on which they established our nation and legal system;
and
WHEREAS, we recognize the validity of the statement by Alexis de Tacqueville that" America is great
because she is good. When America ceases to be good, she will cease to be great;" and
WHEREAS, we desire to build upon our heritage and make our city a place where families are strong,
homes and streets are safe, education is effective, business is productive, neighbors care about one another, and
citizens are free to make wise choices for their lives and families; and
WHEREAS, we recognize that individuals are responsible for their actions and that daily decisions
should be based upon objective moral standards which are the basis of universally-recognized character
qualities, including obedience, honesty, truthfulness, diligence, generosity, kindness, loyalty, and courage; and
WHEREAS, lack of commitment and irresponsibility have resulted in an increasing number of family
problems causing personal, social, and [mancial consequences to individual family members and to this city as a
whole; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for more positive role models among our young people to help prevent
juvenile rebellion and delinquency; and
WHEREAS, teaching positive character qualities to juvenile delinquents has been shown to produce a
change in behavior, reducing recidivism rates; and
WHEREAS, our schools should be a safe atmosphere where character is exemplified, taught and
strengthened, and where learning is encouraged; and
WHEREAS, encouraging employees by recognizing positive character qualities has resulted in an
increase in workplace morale, employee safety, and corporate profits; and
WHEREAS, the emphasis of positive character qualities in every sector of society can only occur as
individuals commit themselves to exemplifying character in their personal lives and inspiring others to do the
same;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the people of this city pledge our commitment to character
and to doing all in our power to become known as a City of Character by promoting character in our schools,
businesses, homes, churches, city government, media, and community groups, and we urge the leaders of each
of these jurisdictions to do likewise.
Done in opening meeting this 4th day of
May
,1999.
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