2018-30603 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30603
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO
LOVE AND UNITY IN VIEW OF RECENT HATE CRIMES
AND ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND RACISM THROUGHOUT
OUR NATION AND COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has a long history of championing human
rights and embracing equality and inclusiveness for all persons regardless of, among
other things, their race, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or
political affiliation; and
WHEREAS, horrific acts of terrorism, hate, and violence have plagued our nation
and state in recent years including mass shootings in schools and entertainment venues
in Orlando, Las Vegas, Parkland, and Jacksonville, in a church in Sutherland Springs,
Texas, and, most recently, in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, these recent acts of unspeakable violence, hate, racism, and
prejudice cannot be tolerated and are the antitheses of a civilized society; and
WHEREAS, communities and people must come together in love, unity, and
compassion for our neighbors and stand up to hatred, racism, and violence, and
denounce and refuse to tolerate the very existence of these evils; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the spirit of unity and brotherhood demonstrated by
the recent Interfaith Solidarity Vigil held at the City's Holocaust Memorial, which was
attended by thousands of people of all races, creeds, and backgrounds, the Miami
Beach City Commission is committed to standing firm against hate, racism, and
violence and will uphold the principles of unity, inclusiveness, peaceful co-existence,
and love within the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and
City Commission hereby reaffirm the City's commitment to love and unity in view of
recent hate crimes and acts of violence and racism throughout our nation and
community.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: November 14, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO LOVE
AND UNITY IN VIEW OF RECENT HATE CRIMES AND ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND
RACISM THROUGHOUT OUR NATION AND COMMUNITY.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the above-referenced Resolution
is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the November 14, 2018
Commission meeting.
Leve islative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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