Resolution 2019-30691 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30691
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
REGISTER THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AS A CITY OF
COMPASSION AND TO BECOME A SIGNATORY CITY ON THE
CHARTER OF COMPASSION.
WHEREAS, at the January 16, 2019, Commission meeting, Vice Mayor Michael Gongora
introduced a discussion item for the City of Miami Beach to become a City of Compassion; and
WHEREAS, Charter for Compassion is a non-profit international organization is
dedicated to building compassion skills and approaches to solving critical problems within cities
and organizations and is currently available in 30 languages and has been endorsed by more
than three million individuals, 2400 organizations, and 440 communities in 54 countries; and
WHEREAS, Charter for Compassion provides an umbrella for people to engage in
collaborative partnerships worldwide and its mission is to bring to life the principles articulated in
the Charter for Compassion through concrete, practical action in a myriad of sectors; and
WHEREAS, the principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and
spiritual traditions, calling people to treat all others as they wish to be treated themselves, and
WHEREAS, Charter for Compassion's mission is rooted in a principled determination to
transcend selfishness and strives to achive a community where the needs of all the inhabitants
of that community are recognized and met, the well-being of the entire community is a priority,
and all people and living things are treated with respect; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is a vibrant, welcoming community — a simple act
of compassion, big or small, can bring people together to build an even stronger community.
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 authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to register the City
of Miami Beach as a City of Compassion and to become a signatory City on the Charter of
Compassion.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of January 2019.
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The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious,ideological,and national differences.
Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions,the Charter calls on us to activate the Golden Rule around the world.
The Charter for Compassion In 2008, Karen Armstrong
won the TED Prize for
The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious,ethical and spiritual tradi- l
her wish to create a
tions,calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves.Com- Charter for Compassion.
passion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, ` • Thousands of people contrib-
to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there,and to uted to the process and the
honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being,treating everybody,without ,
Charter was unveiled in No-
exception,with absolute justice,equity and respect.
vember 2009.Since then,the
It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and Charter has inspired community-based acts of com-
empathically from inflicting pain.To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, passion all over the world.From Seattle to Karachi,
or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to Houston to Amsterdam,in schools,houses of worship,
incite hatred by denigrating others—even our enemies—is a denial of our common city governments,and among individuals everywhere,
humanity.We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some the message of the Charter is transforming lives.
have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.
We therefore call upon all men and women–to restore compassion to the centre
of morality and religion–to return to the ancient principle that any interprets- Join the global compassion movement!
tion of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate–to ensure . Sign the Charter
that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions,
• Join Our Community
religions and cultures–to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and
• Become a Partner
religious diversity–to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human
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beings—even those regarded as enemies. Starc a Compassionate Cities Campaign
• Find Resources
We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force
in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend
selfishness,compassion can break down political,dogmatic, ideological and religious charterforcompassion.org
boundaries.Born of our deep interdependence,compassion is essential to human re- facebook.com/charterforcompassion
lationships and to a fulfilled humanity.It is the path to enlightenment,and indispensible twitter/The Charter
to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.
Questions? Email us:
CHARTER FOCOMPASSIONN Peace starts here contact@charterforcompassion.org
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
DATE: January 16,2019
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING MAKING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH A COMPASSIONATE
CITY/COMMUNITY.
ANALYSIS
Human beings are social animals. We live and work and socialize together in communities that exist in diverse cultures and climates
throughout the Earth. Within each of these communities from Mongolia to Mogadishu to Managua to Minnesota, human beings
experience compassion for others, relieving pain and suffering for their families, for their neighbors, for their communities. In a
Compassionate Community, the needs of all the inhabitants of that community are recognized and met, the well-being of the entire
community is a priority,and all people and living things are treated with respect. It would be extremely beneficial for the residents of
Miami Beach to become a Compassionate City/Community. Please visit the following website on goals and steps to take to ensure
this:https://charterforcompassion.org/communities/overview. Please feel free to contact my Aide Diana Fontani for any additional
information.
Legislative Tracking
Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora