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LTC 131-2019 Hispanic Affairs CommitteeMIAMIB OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC# 131-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Mayor Dan Gelber & Members of the C y Commis FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: March 8, 2019 SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee The Purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to inform the Commission of a Motion passed by the Hispanic Affairs Committee at their March 7, 2019 meeting. Members Present: Gabriel Paez, Grace Calvani, Francis Trullenque, Luz Angela Diaz, Rosary Falero Plana, Victor Pulido, Susanita Ferro Motion: Motion urging the City Commission to pass a resolution urging the Congressional Delegation to support TPS (temporary protective status) for the Venezuelan community, and supporting the efforts of Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaido to bring humanitarian relief to the people of Venezuela and diplomatic efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela against the despotic Madura regime; To address the widespread struggle of Venezuelans with the oppressive Madura regime as an action that resonates worldwide-including Miami Beach, so that the people that fight every day in Venezuela know that we hear their clamor for freedom and that we are with them. That this crisis is not just an international affair because Greater Miami and Miami Beach is home to many who have fled from the dictatorships in Cuba, Nicaragua and now, in Venezuela. We make this symbolic declaration of support urging US Congress various federal actions: To grant temporary protected status to Venezuelan nationals in the United States; To impose sanctions on officials and persons acting on behalf of the Venezuelan government whom the US government determines are responsible for, or complicit in the commission of human rights abuses; To express concern and condemnation of the detention of US journalists in Venezuela who gather information, photos, videos and report on how the people of Venezuela are pushed into economic, social, political and humanitarian crisis; That Miami Beach is an integral part of Greater Miami and a microcosm of Latin America represented by its vast Latin American community, including Venezuelans. That Miami Beach is a city that bridges and links to a vast diversity and defends and supports human rights; that the people of Miami Beach recognize the pain and suffering of our Latin counterparts in Venezuela and with our voice, we can carry a strong message of support. Motion made by Grace Calvani Motion seconded by Francis Trullenque Motion unanimously approved by all members cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee JLM:LH