Res 124-2008 9/2/2008 RESOLUTION NO. < �
RESOLUTIUN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH OUR CITY AS A CITY OF CHARACTER
WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHARACTER CITIES;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS 4PEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the people of Wichita Falls recognize the importance of honorable
character qualities based upon the morai standards heid by our Founding Fathers on
which they established our nation and legal system; and
WHEREAS, we desire to build upon our heritage and make our city a place
where families are strong, homes and streets are safe, education is effective, business
is productive, neighbors care about one another, and citizens are free to make wise
choices for their lives and families; 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 diligence, truthfulness,
generosity, loyalty, and responsibility; and
WHEREAS, lack of commitment and irresponsibility have resulted in an
increasing number of family problems causing personal, social, and financial
consequences to individual family members and to this city as a whole; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for more positive role models among our young
people; and
WHEREAS, if people fail to demonstrate positive character qualities and if they
make wrong moral choices, the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens are
endangered, resulting in a financial burden upon the taxpayers for the costs of law
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, many current societal problems will be alleviated when the citizens
of the city live by positive and constructive character qualities which distinguish between
right and wrong; and
WHEREAS, teaching positive character qualities to juvenile delinquents has
been known to produce a change in behavior, reducing recidivism rates; and
WHEREAS, our schools should be a safe atmosphere where character is
exemplified, taught, and strengthened and where learning is encouraged; and
WHEREAS, encouraging employees by recognizing positive character qualities
has resulted in an increase in workplace morale, employee safety, and corporate profits;
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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. We pledge our commitment to character and to doing all in our
power to become known as a city of character by promoting character in our schools,
businesses, homes, churches, media and community groups, and we urge the leaders
of each of these jurisdictions to do likewise.
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of September, 2008.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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