Resolution 2021-31944RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31944
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING
DECEMBER 10, 2021, AS "HUMAN RIGHTS DAY" IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, AND ENCOURAGING MIAMI
BEACH RESIDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN THE
COMING YEAR TO ACHIEVE GREATER PROGRESS IN
RESPECTING, PROTECTING, AND FULFILLING THE
FULL RANGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS CONTAINED IN THE
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF
OUR COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, at its November 8, 2021 meeting, the City's Human Rights Advisory
Committee approved a motion requesting the Mayor and City Commission to proclaim
December 10, 2021 as "Human Rights Day" in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, December 10, 2021 marks the 73rd anniversary of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights ("UDHR") by the United Nations, and cities around the
world, including the City of Miami Beach, are recommitting to upholding our fundamental
human rights; and
WHEREAS, the UDHR represents the shared commitment of all nations to build a
more humane world after the devastation of World War II and the Holocaust; and
WHEREAS, since 1950, December 10th has been declared as Human Rights Day
where all nations memorialize the achievement of an international consensus on basic
rights, and recommit themselves to upholding, defending and respecting the human rights
of all; and
WHEREAS, national and global forces fostering hatred, prejudice, and violence
towards vulnerable populations threaten the very fabric of civic life in our city, nation and
world, which calls for a renewed commitment to the fundamental principles of human
rights; and
WHEREAS, the City first enacted its current Human Rights Ordinance and
supporting Human Rights Committee in 2010, and since then expanded the protections
under the Ordinance to cover vast marginalized and minority groups, becoming a leader
on a national and global scale; and
WHEREAS, the City is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting human
rights and human dignity of its diverse communities, and is committed to building Miami
Beach to be a diverse and caring community of good neighbors who are committed to
racial equity, and inclusive of our diverse communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby declare December 10, 2021, as "Human Rights Day" in the City of
Miami Beach, and encourage Miami Beach residents to work together in the coming year
to achieve greater progress in respecting, protecting, and fulfilling the full range of human
rights contained in the Universal Declaration for all members of our community.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of December 2021.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DEC 13 2021
(sponsored by Vice -Mayor David Richardson)
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: December 8, 2021
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING DECEMBER 10, 2021, AS
"HUMAN RIGHTS DAY' IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, AND
ENCOURAGING MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN
THE COMING YEAR TO ACHIEVE GREATER PROGRESS IN
RESPECTING, PROTECTING, AND FULFILLING THE FULL RANGE OF
HUMAN RIGHTS CONTAINED IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION FOR
ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
RECOMMENDATION
The attached Resolution, sponsored by Vice -Mayor David Richardson, .is submitted for
consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the December 8, 2021 City Commission
meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Vice -Mayor David Richardson
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