Resolution 2020-31339 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31339
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE,AT ITS JULY 15,2020
MEETING, AND APPROVING AN ANNUAL REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING,
JR. MEMORIAL EVENT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, January 15th, is a federal holiday
("MLK Jr. Day")that is held annually on the third Monday of every January; and
WHEREAS, MLK Day celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, achievements, and
his leadership, which was fundamental in the success of America's civil rights movement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach seeks to create a citywide celebration and
commemoration of the essence of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s mission and vision as the
country collectively reflects on the meaning of justice, racial equality and community engagement;
and
WHEREAS, to celebrate and commemorate MLK Jr. Day in the City of Miami Beach, the
City will create meaningful, memorable, and legacy programs that will embrace and embed Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s spirit and message to commit and advance civil rights, nonviolence,
and justice for all; and
WHEREAS, MLK Jr. Day programs will include, but not be limited to, programs that
encourage volunteerism and service, cultural engagement, educational engagement, and
community dialogue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhoods and Quality of Life
Committee, at its July 15, 2020 meeting, and approve an annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
memorial event in the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a.q day of jai , 2020.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber
Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
DATE: July 29, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JULY
15, 2020 MEETING, AND APPROVING AN ANNUAL REV. DR. MARTIN
LUTHER KING,JR. MEMORIAL EVENT IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the annual commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. holiday in a manner that is uniquely Miami Beach and represents the inclusiveness the City
embraces.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday that is held annually on the third Monday
of every January. We celebrate Dr. King's birthday, January 15, because of the Dr. King's life
and achievement. His leadership was fundamental in the success civil rights movement.
The celebration of Dr. King's birthday is seen as a day to promote equal rights for all Americans.
As Coretta Scott King (widow of Dr. King) said, "[MLK, Jr. Day]...is a day of interracial and
intercultural cooperation and sharing. No other day of the year brings so many peoples from
different cultural backgrounds together in such a vibrant spirit of brother and sisterhood.
Whether you are African-American, Hispanic or Native American, whether you are Caucasian or
Asian-American, you are part of the great dream Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had for America.
This is not a black holiday; it is a peoples' holiday. And it is the young people of all races and
religions who hold the keys to the fulfillment of his dream."
For the City of Miami Beach, the created of a citywide celebration or commemoration of the
essence of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. mission and vision is germane as the country
collectively reflects on the meaning of justice, equality and community engagement.
ANALYSIS
To celebrate and commemorate the Dr. King's birthday in Miami Beach, the Administration
would like to explore creating meaningful, memorable....and potentially legacy programs that can
embrace and embed Dr. King's spirit and message to commit and advance civil rights,
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nonviolence, and justice for all.
Potential programs could include, but not be limited to:
1. Volunteerism/Service
2. Cultural Engagement
3. Educational Engagement
4. Community Dialogue
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
holiday in a manner that is uniquely Miami Beach and represents the inclusiveness the City
embraces.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.Q.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity-Balance residents'quality of life with tourism and special events.
Legislative Trackino
Tourism and Culture
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
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