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Resolution No. CC-06-04-01-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,
INDIANA, TO DESIGNATE CARMEL AS A CITY OF CHARACTER
WHEREAS, the people of Cannel 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 Tocquevelle that
"America is great because she is good. When America ceases to be good, she will cease to be
great;" 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 availability, benevolence, compassion, creativity,
determination, diligence~ enthusiasm, hospitality, justice, patience, resourcefulness, and
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carmel has worked with A Community Together (ACT), the
Bridge Group, the Character Council of Indiana, and other organizations whose focus is to teach
positive character qualities to our youth; and
WHEREAS, teaching positive character qualities has been shown to encourage and
support healthy youth, produce changed behavior in troubled youth, increase workplace morale
and employee safety, and alleviate many societal problems; 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the people of this city pledge our
commitment to character and designate ourselves as a Character City in order to formally launch
a city-wide initiative to encourage character in our schools, businesses, churches, City
government, media, community groups and families, and we urge the leaders of each of these
organizations to support and contribute to this noble endeavor.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 4th day of June,
2001, by a vote of~ ayes and ~_ nays.
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Prepared by Douglas C. Haney, Carmel City Attorney
Sponsor: Councilor Ron Carter
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL, iNDIANA
John R. Koven
ayne . tson
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordra~~y,'~I~PC4, C~erk- reasurer
Presented by me t~ayor of the
City ofCarrnel, Indi the 4th davy fJ e, 2001.
Diana ~C~erk-Tre u er
Approved by me, the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 4th day of June, 2 .
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Bra' ard, ayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treas~r
Council Resolution No. CC-06-04-01-02
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Prepared by Douglas C. Haney, Carreel City Attorney