99-23376 ResoRESOLUTION NO, 99-23376
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA URGING
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON AND
FLORIDA GOVERNOR JEB BUSH TO REVIEW AND
CONSIDER THE APPROPRIATENESS OF EXTENDING
CLEMENCY AND PROVIDING POLITICAL ASYLUM TO
ELIGIBLE CUBANS CURRENTLY IMPRISONED IN THE
UNITED STATES FOR ACTS COMMITTED BY THESE
INDIVIDUALS IN THE FIGHT TO LIBERATE CUBA FROM
THE COMMUNIST DICTATORSHIP OF FIDEL CASTRO.
WHEREAS, United States President William Jefferson Clinton has extended presidential
clemency to certain Puerto Ricans imprisoned in the United States; and
WHEREAS, currently there are Cubans in American prisons who have committed acts in
the fight to liberate Cuba from the communist dictatorship of Fidel Castro; and
WHEREAS, fairness dictates that these imprisoned individuals, whose resumes are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, be afforded an opportunity to plead their case for
clemency and asylum in the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Hialeah, West Miami, and Sweetwater have all passed resolutions
urging President Clinton and Governor Bush to review and consider the appropriateness of extending
clemency and political asylum to said individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida hereby urge President
William Jefferson Clinton and Florida Governor Jeb Bush to endorse the concept that a case-
by-case study be conducted to determine if eligible Cubans imprisoned in the United States
merit clemency and political asylum; and
2. The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach hereby direct the City Clerk
to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to President William Jefferson Clinton, Florida
Governor Jeb Bush, and United States Attorney Janet Reno.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
FUTIUTURNIRES S1CUBNCIE.M PRS
October nn , 1999.
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MAYOR
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Nuestros Presos Politicos en U.S.A.
Estos son nucstros heroes; cubanos que sacriticaron su
Libertad en aras de la Libertad de Cuba.
Recordarlos, apoyarlos y defenderlos, es defender
la causa de nuestra Iiberacion.
Movimiento Insurreccional Martiano -
Valentin Hernandez
A -- 067540 Box R-8
Union Correctional Inst.
P.O. Box 221
Raiford, FL 32083
Eduardo Arocena
#12573-004, Beta — A
F.C.I. Talladega
P.M.B. 1000
Talladega, Alabama 35160
Jorge Perez
# 38686-004, CH2
F.P.C. Estill
P.O. Box 699
Estill, S.C. 29918
Jose D. Suarez Esquivel #27097
Avoyelles Parish Jail
675 Government Street
Marksville, LA 71351
Virgilio Paz'Romero 498007162
14470 Harlee Rd, G 4 - NW
Pain etto, Florida 34221
Ram.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
SOC. SEC. #
IMMIGRATION TA'IL'S:
ALIEN #
POINT
OF ENTRY/ DATE:
I141ICRATION FILE #
PRESENT STATUS:
September 12, 1995.
D.0.9.
PLACE OF BIRTH:
RACE:
CIVIL STATUS:
MILITARY HISTORY:
EDUCATION:
PROFFESS ICP!:
"luntarse es !a palabra de orden". lose Marti.
Valentin Hernandez 0 067540 Box R-8
Union Correctional Institution
P.O. Bcx 221
Raiford Fl. 32993
Farolee
A 12 411 247
Miami International Airport,
May 14, 1961
A 12411247
Order of Deportation to Cuba signed by
Immigration Judge, Ira Sandrcn on
Novcmbur 8, 1942
Carder.3s, Matanzas, Cuba
White Hispanic
Divorced, six children
Enter<d the United States Army in October,
1962. Released from regular service In 1963
with an Honorable Discharge, service 0 50-302-435.
Served In the Reserves until Honorable
'ischdrge in September of 1969.
Equivalent to a High School education in the
United States.
Car Salesman.
Carpenter
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FAMILY: Mother- D nlr•La Hernandez, very 111
Father- Gilberto Hernandez, deceased
Brother- Raul Hernandez
Sister - Marta Nobrega=
Children: Gilberto Valentin Hernandez
Silvia Hernandez Monza
Lizzette Hernandez Rodriguez
Arlene Hernardez Nativi
Jorge Luis Hernandez
Marco Alex Hernandez
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Grandchildren: Fatima Hernandez
Lorena Hernandez
Ricardo Fuentes, Jr.
Vanessa RodrigJer.
Jessica Rodriguez
Anthony Monzo
Steffan y `lonzo
Christopher Nativi
.Jonathan Nativi
Jasmine Hernandez
Gilberto Hern.zrdez
Meylin Hernandez
Natalie Hernandez
Nepho,s Juan Carlos Perez
Javier Perez
N`_eces: Patricia Hernandez
T,resa Hernandez
age 36
age 34
age 32
age 31
age 25
age 24
age 18
age 16
age 15
age 13
age 11
age 12
age 11
age 11
age 1
age 5
age 3
age 7
age 5
Mother, Domingo Hernandez is very ill
frequently with complications
frequent bone fractures.
Son, Gilberto Hernarr'ez, has been
emotionally and mentally by a
end is hospitalized
due to diabetes and
impaired physically,
serious accident.
Daughter, Silvia Hernandez Mor.zo, is presently in ralmission
from breast cancer.
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LFxhi. STATUS:
CHARGES:
SU A,RY OF CASE;
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Currently serving 23rd yea: of s lite sentence
with a minimum, of 25 years before coming cut on
parole.
Three additional years co be sewed consecutively
after completing the 25 year's, for escape in 1994.
First Degree Murder • Life, minimum of 25 years
Conspiracy tc canmit a capital Felony - 15 yrs to
run concurrently with the 25 yr sentence.
Case * 76-8145 concurrent with case 0 73-3303
Found Guilty Dece!nb r 20, 1978.
Sentenced on January 4, 1979
Presiding Judge, Judge N. Joseph Duran:, Jr.
(Now (creased)
Defense Ac:orney: Nathaniel L. Barone, Jr.
250 Bird Road, Suite 302
Coral Cables, Florida 33146
(305)4430-4868
Valentin Hernandez was tried in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit,
Dade County, Florida in 197E. The Metro Homicide Detectives
involved in his case were all under investigation by the F.B.I.
at the time of his trial for charges ranging from racketeering
and extortion to dealing in narcotics and dangerous drugs.
Nine of the eleven detectives were encarcerated after conviction,
for crimes ranging from extortion ar:i racketeering to dealing
in narcotics. In addition, the F.I..2was able to prove that they were
corrupt since June of 1977.
The detectives falsified documents .mid treat and badgered witnesses.
They also destroyed evidence favorable to the defense of Hernandez.
Hernandez was convicted of first degree murder eventhough the
stare witness testified it May not in who shot at the individual.
The individual t.ho lost his Life had been a captain in Fidel
Casrro's army. His brother, a major in Castro's army, requested
to have his body ftos.m back to Cui:.a but his wife denied it.
A street in Cuba was renamed alter the '!e cased captaii'r.
The presiding Judge in Hernandez' trial, Judge Joseph Durant, Jr.,
wrote several letters through the years, asking governors of the State of
Florida to release Mt:. Hernandez. He based it on the tact that "he waa inti-
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mately aware of the facts Chat surrounded the case and only imposed that
sentence because it 4as statutory mandated at that time", but added that
"Hernando: had served more then that case deserved then, and now". The last
letter was written in 1988 and was sent to !.onorsble Governor, Bob
Martinez who was governor at bre time.
Family and friends of Mr. Hernandez chartered a taus in 1997 to cake many
members of our community who wanted to speak to
Mr. Lawtcn Chiles in favor of a catmutatLon of sentence at a
hearing before the members of the cabinet.
As it turned cut, numerous legislatures, members of the media,
family and friends addressed Mr. Lawton Crites requesting the release of
Cuban political prisoner, Valentin Hernandez. This act was unprecedented
in the history of Tallahassee for such a hearing, as expressed by Janet 0.
Keels. Even this was not enough to persuade Chiles to grant Hernandez
the freedom he deserved.
The F.H.L. visited him in prism: as a result of a hugger strike lir. Hernandez
submitted himself to. Upon that visitation, he was told by Agent George
Gazzinsky, that he would be willing to testify on his behalf at any
hearing and say that he felt Valentin posed no threat to society. P1r.
Hernandez also worked on his own in our community and never posed a threat
to anyone. He traveled from Florida City to Okeechobbe everyday to work,
as head. of the Carpenter shop at Dade Correctional Institution and
worked outside with little or no supervision.
FAMZLY CONTACT: Daughter
Silvia Hernandez Dkmzo
17709 N.E. 173rd Street
NF33162
(�059»7-8421
(305)730-6710
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NAME: Jose Dionisio Suarez Esquirel 427397
ADDRESS: Avoyelies Parish Jail
675 Government St.
Merksville, L.A. 71351
SCC. SEC. f
I411GRATION STATUS: RESIDENT
ALIEN # A 110379036
PRESENT STATUS: In the custody of the Department of Immigration and
Nat ralization for the fast 21 months with the possi-
bility of being deported.
D.O.B.: February 7, 1939
RACE: white Hispanic
CE'IL STATUS: Diverccd with thcee children
EDUCATION: Equivalent to a High School education in the
United States. Camaguey, Cuba.
PROFFESSION: (Amur of an exterminating company
FAMILY: Children: Mar:ha Suarez Hevia, age 35
Dionisio Suarez Hevia, age 31
Dionisio Suarez Conzere, age 10
LEGAL STATE'S: Under tha custody of the Immigration Department
fur the fast 21 months. Before then, served 8 years
of a twelve year sentence.
CHARGES: Conspiracy to cu.rmit murder in the death of the New
York Chilean !nbassadcr, Leteller.
Case # 73-0367-0i
Senten:ed to 12 years, served 3.
Defense Attorny: Mr. Rafael Fernandez
Attorney At Law
109 South Noocly Avenue
Iampi, Florida 33609
(813)251-5991
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MAKE: Vir6ilio Paz Romero # 94007162
ADDRESS: 14470 N.'4. Hardier Rd, Ga
Palmetto, Fl. 34221
SOC. SEC.
IMMIGRATION STATUS: Resident
ALIEN # .A 1733041
POR_' OF ENTRY/DATE: Port of New York City, May 3, 1966
PRE6ENC STATUS: to the custody of Immigration for the past 15
months, with the possibility of depertation.
D.O.B. November 20, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH: Santa Clare, Las Villas, Cuba
RACE: White Hispa^ic
CIVIL STATUS: Divorced, two children
EDUCATION: High School Greduate, Union City, New Jersey
PRQ }E55IO.: Car Salesman
Construction Wcrker
Landscaping Supervisor
FAMILY:
LECA1, STATUS:
GL PCES; .
crit:ren; Javie; Paz, age 15
Tania hsria Paz, age 10
In the custody of Immigration for the past 15
months with the possibility of deportation.
Conspiracy to ccmeit courier in the death of
Chilean M.hassadoc of New York, Letel_er.
Sentenced to 12 years, servo 8.
Defence A:terney: Mathew Bapty, Esq.
Attorney At Lev
3731 S.W. dth St., Suite 302
Coral Gables, Florida 3313.
(305)41.8-7449
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DATE OF ENTRY.
PRESENT STATUS
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PLACE OF BIRTH.
RACE.
CIVIL. STATUS.
EDUCATION:
PROFESSION:
FAMILY:
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CHARGES
Jorge Perez 33.686-004
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Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 599
Stift South, Carolina 29918
RES IDEM
A 017674878
March'9, 1968
Serving a 41 month semen c,
April 19, 1914
San Diego Del Valle, Las Villas, Cuba
White Hisp.nic
Married
Hi411 School Education.
Uencral Mechanic
Pelagic Peter, wife
(305)884-9979
Currently serving a 41 month sentence.
Exporting \'ca,'on, to Cuba
Sentenced to 41 months, 21! 5195
Served 30 months,
Defense Attorney:
Rubin & Rubin, Ellis S Rubin
333 N.E. 23'1 St.
Maim', F1. 33137
(305)576.5600
(305)376-3292
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NAME: Eduardo Arocena # 12573-004, BETA -A
ADDRESS: Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Boa 1000
Tallageda, Alabama 35160
SOC. SEC,
IMMIGRATION STATUS! P.ES1CF1ti'T, ALIEN 4
PRESENT STATUS: Presently serving two life sentences.
Eligible for parole in the year 2050.
D.O.B. February 26, 1943
PLACE OF BIRTH: Caibarian, Las Villas, Cuba
RACE: White Hispanic
CIVIL STATUS: Harried, six children
EDUCATION: College Level
PROFFE`SION: Pilot Guide for Ships, Port of Newark, New Jersey
FAMILY: Wife: Miriam Arocena
(305)324 -2489 -Hone
(305)386-4298-t7ork
Children: Eduardo Arocena, Jr.
Maria Elena Arocene
Arnaldo Arocena
Belkis Arocena
Francisco Arecena
Lorna Arocena
LEGAL STATUS:
Grandchildren: Eduardo
Meite
Mathew
Loran
urrantU, serving two lift; sentences
plus 385 yaera.
Case 4 S-83-00821-01, November 9, 1934
Judge Robert Ward
Case f 83-1016 3 83-1015, May 6, 1965
Judge William Hoaveler
Cefense Attorney: San Pedro & San Pedro
Miguel San Pedro,
Humberto Aguila &.Dr, Luis Fernandez
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NOMBRE: Valent :n Hernandez 1067540 30, 2-9
DIRECCIQN: Union Correctional Destitution
P.0, Bo, 221
Raiford, Flar.laa 32053
SOC. SEC. NO.:
ESTADO MICRAT0:2IO: Parolac, AliendA12411247, M,I.A.5i14/61
FECHA DE NACtMIENTO: Hoviembr> 8, 194:
NATURAL DE: Cardenas, Matanzas, Cat,a
RAZA: Rluncd
ESTADO CIVIL: Divurclado,scis hijos. erect ner.tos
SERVICIO MILITAR: Pnrro on el Army de lose Etat& Unidoa
en 1962. Er, 1963. obtuvo un "Honorable
Discharge". # de .sorvir,.io 50-302-435.
Estubo en la "kcscrva" hasL4 ?1 sno 1968
euando r')LIIo un "Ilonorablc Discharge"
en Septicasbre 15. del 1961!.
EDUCACION: Rycu'.:In :lccun' ria, cuha
PROFESION: Vendedoe de Cerro
Cerpintzro
ESTADO LEGAL.:
Cumpliondo e1 23 ane do una condone de
wide con 2` sons mAndttorin solo+ du salir
en purulu,
Ina .ondcnoadic:oaal dt ttea :no$ y:trtr
despacs de' completer las sous.
to.. Orden do Deport.:tcior o Cuba Cur
I.trvuda par c1 Juc: de Inmigr,ac.inn, Trs
Sandrnn el 12 d.. •,epr',t•mbrc d^ Ia95-
Cr,:ap,:A:±aennt;, or primer dcgrodo
Conspiracion p.ar.. r:omerar un
criiren capital, (l5 anon
concurrence con los 2S).
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Jose Dionisio Suarez Esquirel 027097
Avoyelles Farish Jail
b75 Government St.
Marksville, 1.A. 71351
Residence, Alien # A1157936
Febrero 7, 1939
Holguin, Oriente, C::ba
Blanca
Divoreiado,, tres h1jos
Escuela Normal, Maestros,
Camaguey, Cuba
Vendedor y propietario de nogocio de
fumigation.
Hijos: Martha Suarez Hevia, edad j5
Dionisio Suarez Hevia, edad 31
Ciorisio Suarez Congora, edad 10
Retenido por el 0epartemento de Inmigracion
tomo deportable por nas de 1 ano y 9 mesas,
despues de Naber cunplido 3 anos en prision
de une seitencia de 12 eros.
Numero de case:: 78-0367-07
Cargo: Canspiraclon en la muerte del eir.bajador
Chileno de New York, NY, Letelier.
Abo6ad os: Sr. Rafael Fernandez
Attorney At Law
109 South Noocly AVCLJe
Tampa, Fl. 33609
Tel. (813)251-5991
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ARE: Jorge Perez #35-696-004
DIRECCICY: Federal Correctional Institution
P.O.Box 599
Still, South Carolina 29919
SOC. SEC. NO.:
ESTADO MICRATORIO:
FECHA DE NACIMIENTO:
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Residents, Alien # A 017674978. (New York, 3/9/63)
Abrii 19, 1939
San Diego Gel Valle, Las Villas, Cuba
Blanca
casedo
School
Mecanica General
Espesa: Pelagic Perez
305)S84-9979
Cunpliendo una condena de 41 metes.
Treinta ..ewes cumplidos actualmente.
Numero d,: caso, 94-10406-CR-PAINE
Cargos; Exportacion de acmes a Cuba
Sent:enci: 41 mesas
-r'echa de str.ten.;ia: 2/13/95
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Virgilio Paz Romero # 98007162
14470 V.U. Hardier Rd, Ca
Palmetto, F1. 34221
ESTADO MICRATORIO; Residente, Alien # A17339041 (5-3-66)
FECZ{A DE NACIMIENTO: Ncv-iembre 20, 1952
NATURAL DE: Santa Clara, Las Villas, Cuba
RAZA: Blanca
ESTADO CIVIL: Divorciado, dos hijos
EDUCACIOH: High School, Ut ion City, NJ
PROFESION: Vendedor de carrc.s
Operadcr de construction
Supervisor de corpaniamde jardineria
FAMILIA: Hijcs: Javier Psz, edad 15
Tania Maria Paz, ectad 10
ESTADO LEGAL:
:teteni.do por el Departaniento de
Inmigracion caro feportable por mas
de 1 ann y tres mesea, despues de hater
cumtlido 8 ano.s de prision de una sentencia
de 12 anoa.
Cargo: Conspiracion y ajustamiento del E bajador
Chileno. LQtelier.
•:bngalto: Mathew Bapty, Esq.
Attorney Al Law
3737 S.W. 8th St., Suite 302
Coral Cables, F1. 33134
Tel. (305)40.-7449
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Eduardo Arocena # 12573-004, BETA -A
Federal Correctional Lnstitvtion
P.O.'Box 1000
Ia1].ageda, Alabaaa 35160
EESTADO MTGRATORIO: Residente, Alian #
FECHA DE NACZMIENT): Febrero 26, 1943
NA2URAL DE: Caibarien, Las Villas, Cuba
RA.ZA Blanca
EST DO CIVIL: Cased°, seis hijos
EXJCACSON: Bachillarato
PROFESICN: Eatibedor, Port of Newark, New Jersey
' FAMILrA:' Esposa; Miriam Arocena
(305)324-2489
(305)386-4298
Hijos: Eduardo Arocena, Jr.
Maria Elena Arocena
Arnaldo Arocena
Belida Arocena
Francisco Aracena
Lonna Arocena
Nietos; Eduardo
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Mathew
Loran
ESTADO LEGA:: Curplierdo sentencia de dos vida rnaa 385 ands demos.
Humero de caao: S-83-00821-01, Noviambre 9, 1984
JUQ2; Judge Robert Ward
.hero de caro: 83-1016 & 83-1015, Mayo 6, 1985
Jues: Juga William Hoeveler
Elegibla para aalir en parole ,n el ane 2050.
Cargos: Resunen Adjunto
MURRAY H. DUBBIN
City Attorney
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
TO: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Murray H. Dubbin
City Attorney
Telephone: (305) 673-7470
Telecopy: (305) 673-7002
DATE: October 20, 1999
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT CLINTON AND GOVERNOR BUSH
TO CONSIDER APPROPRIATENESS OF EXTENDING CLEMENCY AND
POLITICAL ASYLUM TO ELIGIBLE CUBANS
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Simon Cruz, the attached Resolution is submitted for
consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
cc: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
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1700 Convention Center Drive -- Fourth Floor -- Miami Beach, Florida 33139
561
CITY OF MIAM_1,,.3EACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENT O. N CENTER DRIVE MIAMI PEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
November 1, 1999
President of the United States
William Jefferson Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 99-23376
Dear Mr. President:
CITY HALL
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
TELEPHONE: 673-7411
Enclosed you will find a certified copy of City of Miami Beach
Resolution No. 99-23376, which was passed and adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach at its Commission Meeting
held on October 20, 1999.
The Mayor and City Commission request your consideration of the
appropriatness of extending clemency and political asylum to
eligible Cubans currently imprisoned in the United States for acts
in the fight to liberate Cuba from the communist dictatorship of
Fidel Castro.
Your consideration of this Resolution is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
(2A1(Ak--
Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Governor Jeb Bush
United States Attorney General Janet Reno
Mayor Neisen Kasdin, City of Miami Beach
Vice -Mayor Jose Smith, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Simon Cruz, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner David Dermer, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Susan F. Gottlieb, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Nancy Liebman, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Martin Shapiro, City of Miami Beach
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
November 1, 1999
Honorable Jeb Bush
Governor of Florida
Executive Office of the Governor
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 99-23376
Dear Governor Bush:
CITY HALL
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
TELE?HONE: 673-7411
Enclosed you will find a certified copy of City of Miami Beach
Resolution No. 99-23376, which was passed and adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach at its Commission Meeting
held on October 20, 1999.
The Mayor and City Commission request your consideration of the
appropriatness of extending clemency and political asylum to
eligible Cubans currently imprisoned in the United States for acts
in the fight to liberate Cuba from the communist dictatorship of
Fidel Castro.
Your consideration of this Resolution is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
ij
4�ti §-4-6JA-�
Robert Parc er
City Clerk
CC:
President William Jefferson Clinton
United States Attorney General Janet Reno
Mayor Nelsen Kasdin, City of Miami Beach
Vice -Mayor Jose Smith, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Simon Cruz, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner David Dermer, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Susan F. Gottlieb, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Nancy Liebman, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Martin Shapiro, City of Miami Beach
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
November 1, 1999
Hornorable Janet Reno
Attorney General
Department of Justice
959 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Room 4400
Washington, DC 20530
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 99-23376
Dear Attorney General Reno:
CITY HALL
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
TELEPHONE: 673-7411
Enclosed you will find a certified copy of City of Miami Beach
Resolution No. 99-23376, which was passed and adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach at its Commission Meeting
held on October 20, 1999.
The Mayor and City Commission request your consideration of the
appropriatness of extending clemency and political asylum to
eligible Cubans currently imprisoned in the United States for acts
in the fight to liberate Cuba from the communist dictatorship of
Fidel Castro.
Your consideration of this Resolution is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Parcher
City Clerk
CC:
President William Jefferson Clinton
Governor Jeb Bush
Mayor Neisen Kasdin, City of Miami Beach
Vice -Mayor Jose Smith, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Simon Cruz, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner David Dermer, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Susan F. Gottlieb, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Nancy Liebman, City of Miami Beach
Commissioner Martin Shapiro, City of Miami Beach