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<br />Proclaims
<br />June 3 - 9, 2007
<br />AS
<br />Community of Character Week
<br />WHEREAS, we are the stewards of our communities, nation, and in critical times-our world, and the well-being of
<br />our society requires an involved, caring citizenry with good character; and
<br />WHEREAS, more than ever, children and adults need constructive guidance from their communities, including
<br />schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, civic groups, and businesses; and
<br />WHEREAS, the character of a nation is only as strong as the character of its individual citizens, and the public good is
<br />advanced when everyone is taught that good character counts in personal relationships, in school, and in
<br />the workplace; and
<br />WHEREAS, scholars and educators agree that people do not automatically develop good character and, therefore,
<br />conscientious efforts must be made by institutions and individuals to help people develop the traits that
<br />comprise good character, and
<br />WHEREAS, character development is, first and foremost, an obligation of families, supported by schools, businesses,
<br />faith communities, and youth, civic, and human service organizations, which play an important role in
<br />supporting family efforts by fostering good character; and
<br />WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton incorporates character development traits into its conduct of business;
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby proclaims Junc 3-9, 2007 as Community of
<br />Character Week in the City of Pleasanton; encourages all community members to discuss how the American heritage
<br />and laws reflect a common core of personal and social morality that holds the citizens of this democracy responsible for
<br />acting morally and ethically, being involved in community, resolving differences peacefully, and respecting the rights,
<br />dignity, and property of others; and encourages all citizens, corporate and individual, to model traits of good character
<br />in an ongoing commitment to promote character development and ethical behavior among the citizens of our
<br />community.
<br />Jennifer Hosterman, Mayor
<br />Cindy McGovern, Vice Mayor
<br />Matt Sullivan, Councilmember
<br />Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Councilmember
<br />Jerry Thorne, Councilmember
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