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;
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, David B. Norris, 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 of the Village of
North Palm Beach to be affixed this 26th day of April, 2012.