change
[CHānj]
VERB
1. make or become different.
"a proposal to change the law" ·
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This time of year traditionally brings with it personal reflections and a commitment or resolution to change past behaviors and or move foreword with resolve to make one's quality of life or others better.
resolution
[ˌrezəˈlo͞oSH(ə)n]
NOUN
1. a firm decision to do or not to do something.
"she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more" ·
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synonyms:
intention · resolve · decision · intent · aim · aspiration · design · purpose · object · plan · commitment · pledge · promise · undertaking
2. the quality of being determined or resolute.
"he handled the last French actions of the war with resolution"
synonyms:
determination · purpose · purposefulness · resolve · resoluteness ·
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3. the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
"the peaceful resolution of all disputes" ·
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synonyms:
solution to · answer to · end to · explanation to · resolving · settlement
Among the many resolutions that are or can be made should be a commitment and determination to improve one's public quality of life. This can be done in many ways, among them are.
1. Become informed (avail one's self of public information via reliable news sources, web sites, FOIL request, Blogs) actively participate in public discussions.
2. Join a civic group
3. Register to vote
4. Become active in local political groups
5.Run for elected office or support those you have common interests
6. Attend Village Board, Town and County meetings
7. Hold elected officials accountable through filing of grievances
8. Offer constructive considerations on how to improve public services and enhance
public quality of life
9. Seek an advisory Board position
The key is change is a verb requiring action, resolution is a promise or commitment to take that action.
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