RESOLUTION NO. 060925
Recognizing the CHARACTER
COUNTS! program.
WHEREAS, it is
clearly suggested by sociologists and psychologists that character development
is a strong component of human development from the cradle to the grave; and
WHEREAS, it is
also noted that ages 2 through 17 are the most influenced for human development
and successful pathway; and
WHEREAS,
CHARACTER COUNTS! is a program that has implemented the nations most
successful approach to character education by instilling character, ethics and
values in the youth of our country; and
WHEREAS,
CHARACTER COUNTS! is a coalition of 770 member organizations including national
organizations, thousands of schools and numerous communities around the county
all endorsing a common language approach to character development; and
WHEREAS, the
goal of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition is to infuse the Programs core ethical
values, the Six Pillars of Character - Trustworthiness, Respect,
Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship; and
WHEREAS,
CHARACTER COUNTS! will help eliminate the concerns of violence by and against
youth from lack of character and training that threatens the physical and
psychological well-being of the nation; and
WHEREAS, it is
recognized that such quality components to character development offers new and
unlimited pathways to success; and
WHEREAS, the
highest potential of training, education and sportsmanship is achieved when all
the program participants are committed to pursuing the six core pillars of
character and pursuing victory with honor; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That
the Mayor and hereby recognize the CHARACTER COUNTS! Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread
upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be
presented to Heart of America CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition with the
encouragement of the Mayor and Council for all people in the community to
foster Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and
Citizenship in our youth.
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