LTC 508-2019 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 508-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of th f CityCo ission
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FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT: 2019 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The purpose of this LTC is to notify the Mayor and City Commission of the upcoming 2019
Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony of the City of Miami Beach in conjunction with the Hispanic
Affairs Committee and Parks and Recreation.
Following a competitive vetting of nominations from a cross-section of the community, the Miami
Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee is proud to announce that it will honor the following individuals
and businesses at the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony taking place on Thursday,
September 19,2019,6 pm to 8:30 pm at Miami Beach Golf Course,2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach:
REINA ROFFE -- EDUCATOR
MARINA FONT--ARTIST
HAVANA 1957 -- BUSINESS
CAFÉ AVANT! -- BUSINESS
FELIX QUESADA --ADULT CONTRIBUTING TO SUCCESS OF YOUTH
IGLESIA BAUTISTA EL PODER DE DIOS--SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER
LT.JAIR ARMATRADING (MBPD)—PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (POLICE)
JONH PAUL MEJIA—YOUTH UNDER 18 INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Hispanic Heritage Festival will take place on Friday, October 4, 2019, 6 pm to 9 pm at North
Shore Park, 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach. On Saturday, October 12, 2019, 7 pm to 10 pm together
with the Rhythm Foundation, for the third consecutive year, there will be a Free Hispanic Heritage
Musical Celebration & Dance featuring Tito Puente, Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, at the North
Shore Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
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