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To Recognize and Declare May 2017 as Revive Civility Month in The City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, The National Institute for Civil Discourse was created for the purpose of reviving and restoring civility to achieve a higher level of public discourse; and
WHEREAS, civility reduces rudeness, ridicule, and lack of respect for the open exchange of ideas; and
WHEREAS, civility improves well-being, restores trust, and encourages Columbus residents 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; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby proclaim May 2017 to be Revive Civility Month in this community and encourage our citizens to exercise civility and respect towards each other on May 1, 2017.