HomeMy WebLinkAboutDeclaring the month of October as Dignity & Respect Month RESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 22, 12
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Attest City Clerk
Attest President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 23, 20 12
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Approved and signed by me O CTG 13 €e z 3 20 Z
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RESOLUTION NO. C 2'L° _l
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA,
DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS DIGNITY&RESPECT MONTH
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e7erea.4 the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a complex organization with over 55,000
employees, who introduced in November 2008, a campaign to promote a broader sense of accountability
in order to help unify a shared belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect; and
C1iereaS prior to this campaign, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's inclusion efforts
included one person in charge of diversity training, and posting Martin Luther King Jr. Day posters; and
G eere z the Dignity & Respect Campaign has grown into a national campaign where
communities throughout the nation declare the month of October as "Dignity & Respect Month" which is
recognized as a time to remind persons to take the Dignity & Respect Pledge and promote the "30 Tips of
Dignity & Respect" developed by UPMC where persons work to make our country and the world a better
place; with more information being available at http://www.dignityandrespect.org; and
Offeresei this community-based initiative is aimed at promoting, in addition to dignity and respect,
the principles of trust, fairness and the willingness to listen thoughtfully and learn from individuals
throughout the entire community; and
C area the Dignity & Respect Campaign advocates positive learning environments and
sportsmanship as well as partnerships with school corporations, health care facilities including nursing
homes, where community, neighborhood, business & elected leaders at all levels of government have
continuing dialogue and develop meaningful outreach programs focused on positive measureable
outcomes and goals.
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Jirldietila, as follows:
Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend joins the communities throughout the
nation in declaring the month of October 2012 as "Dignity and Respect Month"in South Bend, Indiana.
Section II. The Common Council appreciates the value and attributes of a diverse population
which is dedicated to family, community & culture. The Council encourages each and every resident,
student, business leader, and all members of the faith-based communities to work together with the
elected leaders of our City to help foster an atmosphere of greater respect and dignity throughout our City.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Council and approval by the Mayor.
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