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PROCLAIMING MAY, 2017 REVIVE CIVILITY MONTH
WHEREAS, civility reduces, rudeness, ridicule, and lack of respect for the
open exchange of ideas; and
WHEREAS, civility improves our well-being, restores trust, and encourages
Americans to participate in building a brighter future for generations to come;
and
WHEREAS, civility assists in the process of working together to create lasting
solutions to our most pressing challenges, while fostering respect among
opposing groups; and
WHEREAS, community members should feel comfortable and respected
while exploring worldviews outside their own; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor of the City of
Bangor, Maine do hereby proclaim May 2017 to be REVIVE CIVILITY
MONTH in the City of Bangor, and encourage all our citizens to exercise
civility and respect toward each other.
Given this the 27th day of March, 2017.
Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor