WHEREAS, kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition, which bridges the division of race, religion, politics, and gender; and WHEREAS, World Kindness Day is observed around the world on November 13 to inspire individuals and the nation to create a kinder world by establishing independent kindness programs and projects in cities, schools, and communities across the globe; and WHEREAS, World Kindness Day reminds all of us that compassion, empathy, humility, and respect are essential ingredients in the creation and maintenance of a kind and civilized society; and WHEREAS, simple acts of kindness promote healthy behaviors and positive dynamics within our community; and WHEREAS, the Let’s Be Kind campaign makes our schools and community stronger by facilitating meaningful change through simple acts of kindness to create a healthy environment for all students on school campuses; and WHEREAS, by fostering acts of kindness within the Costa Mesa community, we help our residents develop a thoughtful foundation and perspective within themselves and those around them; and WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa seeks to cultivate compassion and kindness throughout our City and local communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, John B. Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby proclaim November 13, 2022, as World Kindness Day. I urge all Costa Mesa residents to recognize and celebrate this day with kind gestures toward others. Kindness is contagious, and we can all participate in our ways.
PRESENTED this 15th day of November 2022.
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John B. Stephens, Mayor of Costa Mesa