HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05_Owasso becomes City of Character_2002.05.21RESOLUTION NO 2002-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA DECLARING THE INTENT TO INITIATE AND SUPPORT
THE CITY OF OWASSO BECOMING A CITY OF CHARACTER IN
ASSOCIATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
CHARACTER CITIES.
WHEREAS: the people of the City of Owasso 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 systems; 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 that are the basis of
universally-recognized character qualities, including obedience, honesty,
truthfulness, diligence, generosity, kindness, loyalty, and courage; 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 to help
prevent juvenile delinquency and violent behavior; and
WHEREAS: the City of Owasso, Oklahoma has experienced an increase in juvenile crimes
being committed by younger and younger juveniles, and crimes of a more serious
nature; and
WHEREAS: a growing number of towns and cities have experienced an amazingly high rate of
success in rehabilitating juvenile delinquents and others by practical time-proven
programs emphasizing character traits; 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; and
WHEREAS: other towns and cities have developed programs with a city-wide emphasis on
character, which includes teaching character in public schools, emphasizing
character in business, promoting character in churches and homes, and
proclaiming character qualities on billboards and in the media; and
WHEREAS: the City of Owasso now has an opportunity to benefit from the ideas and
experience of those other towns and cities by participating and joining in the
Character Cities Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21" day of May, 2002, by the City Council of the City of
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Boutwell, CityClerk
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Ronald D Cates, City Attorney
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Randall C Brogdon, Mayor