LTC 471- 2023 - City of Miami Resolution No. R2023-110MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No. 471-2023
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members o: Aty Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk 1/ ~
October 20, 2023
CITY OF MIAMI RESOLUTION NO. R2023-110
Attached for your information is Resolution No. R2023-110, adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of City of North Miami Beach on October 17, 2023.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE STATE OF
ISRAEL AND DENOUNCING THE TERRORIST ACTIONS OF HAMAS;
PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City of North Miami Beach Clerk has requested that a copy of this Resolution be provided to
the Miami Beach Mayor and Commissioners.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673. 7 411.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2023-110
A RE SOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
STATE OF ISRAEL AND DENOUNCING THE TERRORIST ACTIONS OF
HAMAS; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DA TE.
WHEREAS, the Nation of Israel and its people are under attack by Hamas, a Designated
Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States Department of State; and
WHEREAS, President Joe Biden officially stated that the United States unequivocally
condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorist from Gaza, and that Israel has a
right to defend its people; and
WHEREAS, thousands of innocent men, women and children are being brutally attacked
and murdered by Hamas terrorists; and
WHEREAS, Israel has officially declared a state of war against Hamas; and
WHEREAS, Israel was founded in 1948 as the homeland for the Jewish people and there
are approximately 672,465 Jewish people living in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Miami Beach, Florida ("City") has a significant Jewish and
Israeli population, many of whom have loved ones currently in harm's way; and
WHEREAS, countries world-wide have expressed their unequivocable support of Israel
and its right to defend its citizens from these unprovoked and vicious attacks in a manner designed
to promptly end such attacks and deter similar attacks in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City strongly supports the sovereignty of Israel, and recognizes its right
to self-defense and to protect its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.
Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and adopted as the
legislative and administrative findings of the City Commission and made a specific part of this
Resolution; all exhibits attached hereto are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Commission expresses its support for Israel's right to exist
peacefully and condemns Hamas' brutal unprovoked war on Israel and her citizens and visitors
denounces the terrorist actions of Hamas and opposes hate, extremism, and violence.
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Section 3. The City strongly supports Israel's right to defend itself and its citizens and
visitors against such attacks including, but not limited to, taking all necessary actions against these
terrorist organizations, all necessary actions to protect itself and its citizens and visitors, and all
appropriate action seeking the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas and other affiliated
terrorist organizations.
Section 4. The City urges President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and the United States
Congress to reaffirm the United States' commitment to Israel's security and provide emergency
resupply and other security, diplomatic, and intelligence support to Israel.
Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Consul
General of Israel in Miami, the Greater Jewish Federation of Miami, Miami-Dade County
Commission, and all Miami-Dade County municipalities.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon approval.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of North Miami Beach City Commission at
the regular meeting assembled this 17 day of October, 2023.
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Sponsored by: Mayor & Commission
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-110