LTC 348-2013 Transmittal of Miami-Dade County Resolutions MIAMIBEACK
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LTC No. LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me ers of th City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales,. City Manager
DATE: September 19, 2013
SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF MIAMI -DAD .E C UNTY RESOLUTION FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JOSE "PEPE" DIAZ. ; REGARDING GOLDEN VETERANS PARADE — 50 ANNIVERSARY
COMMEMORATION
Attached please find Resolution adopted July 16, 2013 by the Miami -Dade County Commission, submitted
by Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Chairman, Military Affairs Board for Miami -Dade County.
County Commissioner Diaz encourages the City Commission to express support by having the City of Miami
Beach adopt a similar Resolution, commemorating the 50 anniversary of the Vietnam war, in an effort to
obtain financial, and in -kind support to fund this event, which will take place on November 8; 2013. A copy of
the :County Resolution is attached as reference.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
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Approved Mayor Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10)
Veto 7 -16 -13
Override
RES OLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50'
ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR; EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2013 PARADE
SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI -DARE COUNTY MILITARY
AFFAIRS BOARD WELCOMING HOME AND
REMEMBERING VIETNAM VETERANS; DIRECTING THE
MAYOR OR MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE THE
NECESSARY STAFF AND IN -KIND SUPPORT TO
COORDINATE THE PARADE WHEN THE COMMISSION
APPROVES THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS AND THE
NECESSARY AMOUNT AT. A LATER DATE; AND
ALLOCATING $50,000.00 TO THE MILITARY AFFAIRS
TRUST FUND FOR THE PARADE WHEN THE COMMISSION
APPROVES THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS AT A LATER
DATE
WHEREAS, beginning on Memorial Day 2012, the Federal government initiated a
partnership with local governments, private organizations, and communities across America to
participate in the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War is a
13 -year program to honor and thank the generation of proud Americans who served our country
during one of the most challenging missions ever faced by our nation; and
WHEREAS, this Board wishes to join in the commemoration of the 50 Anniversary of
the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War is a
tribute to the valor of more than 3 million servicemen and women who left their families to serve
bravely; and
Agenda Item No. 11(A) (10)
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WHEREAS, through more than a decade of combat, over air, land, and sea, these proud
Americans upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, as a grateful Nation, we honor more than 58,000 patriots who sacrificed
their lives during he Vietnam War and remember those who were wounded and still carry the
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scars of war; and
WHEREAS, the Military Affairs Board is sponsoring a parade, scheduled. for
November 8, 2013, commemorating the 50 Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and welcoming
home and remembering our Vietnam veterans; and
WHEREAS, this Board believes that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
Miami -Dade County to support the November 8, 2013 parade sponsored by the Military Affairs
Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board: (1) joins in
the Commemoration of the 50"' anniversary of the Vietnam War; (2) supports the November 8,
2013 parade sponsored by the Military Affairs Board welcoming home and remembering our
Vietnam veterans and Bay of Pigs veterans; (3) directs the Mayor or Mayor's designee to
provide the necessary staff and in -kind support to coordinate the parade when the Commission
approves the source of the funds and the necessary amount at a later date; and (4) authorizes the
allocation of $50,000.00 to the Military Affairs Trust Fund for the parade when the Commission
approves the source of the funds at a later date. These funds will be augmented by private
contributions.
Agenda Item No. 11(A) (10)
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The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz and
the Co- Sponsor is Commissioner Sally A. Heyman. It was offered by Commissioner ,
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Rebeca Sosa, Chairwoman
Lynda Bell, Vice Chair
Bruno A. Barreiro Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.
Jose "Pepe" Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson
Sally A. Heyman Barbara J. Jordan
Jean Monestime Dennis C. Moss
Sen. Javier D. Souto Xavier L. Suarez
Juan C. Zapata
The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 16' day
of July, 2013. This resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its adoption
unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this
Board.
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY ITS BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved by County Attorney as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Gerald K. Sanchez
AndreneQa DwCingen
Administrative Assistant
Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz
District 12
Office: (3 599 -1200 1 Fax: (305) 470 - 1791
E -mail: andrenelladamiamidade.gov
From: Diaz, Jose "Pepe" (DIST12)
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 1:24 PM
Subject: Golden Veterans Parade
Dear Elected officials,
I hope this letter finds you well! As Chairman of the Miami -Dade County Military Affairs Board I want to invite you and
your City to join our efforts in hosting the "Golden Veterans Parade — 50` Anniversary Commemoration," a one -time
event, where as a community we will finally welcome back our Vietnam Veterans and salute our Bay of Pigs and all
veterans in Miami -Dade County and the entire State of Florida.
This long overdue one -time commemorative event has been inspired by the Presidential proclamation naming the next
13 years the 50` Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and seeks to honor those veterans who because of anti -war
sentiments were never given a proper welcome back reception. The Parade will start at noon on November 8 2013
down the symbolic Flagler Street into Bayfront Park for a commemorative ceremony and community concert until
sunset.
humbly ask that you consider backing this massive undertaking by way of resolution, for financial and in -kind support.
We are working closely with the City of Miami, where the parade will take place but need the prompt support and
involvement from all the other municipalities. Enclosed you shall find a copy of the Miami -Dade County Resolution of
support to this event, as reference.
If you have any questions or need more information please contact Gloria Garces at my district office 305.599.1200
ggarces @miamidade.gov or Gustavo Cruz, Executive Director of the Military Affairs Board gcruz@miamidade.gov
I thank you advance for your kind support and prompt attention to this matter!
Sincerely, `
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Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Chairman Military Affairs Board
Miami -Dade County
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