LTC 503-2023 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-56M IA M I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No. 503-2023
LETTER TO COMMISSION
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Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of ~cxommission
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Attached for your information is Resolution No. 2023-56, adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of City of Aventura on November 7, 2023.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, EXTENDING ITS UNWAVERING SOLIDARITY
AND SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF ISRAEL; CONDEMNING THE
INHUMANE AND TRAGIC TERRORIST ATTACK PERPETRATED BY
HAMAS ON OCTOBER 7, 2023, AND AFFIRMING ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO
EXIST, DEFEND, AND PROTECT ITS CITIZENS; DENOUNCING THE
ANTI-SEMITIC ACTS AGAINST ISRAEL, PEOPLE OF THE JEWISH
FAITH AND JEWISH INSTITUTIONS MOTIVATED BY THE EVENTS OF
OCTOBER 7, 2023; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City of Aventura 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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CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, EXTENDING ITS UNWAVERING SOLIDARITY
AND SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF ISRAEL; CONDEMNING THE
INHUMANE AND TRAGIC TERRORIST ATTACK PERPETRATED BY
HAMAS ON OCTOBER 7, 2023, AND AFFIRMING ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO
EXIST, DEFEND, AND PROTECT ITS CITIZENS; DENOUNCING THE
ANTI-SEMITIC ACTS AGAINST ISRAEL, PEOPLE OF THE JEWISH
FAITH AND JEWISH INSTITUTIONS MOTIVATED BY THE EVENTS OF
OCTOBER 7, 2023; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, the State of Israel endured a tragic and heinous
act of terror orchestrated by the extremist group Hamas, a proxy of the Islamic Republic
of lran - the world's greatest state sponsor of terrorism, resulting in the unfathomable loss
of over 1,400 civilian lives, injuries to thousands more, and the kidnapping and hostage-
taking of at least 240 individuals; and
WHEREAS, this act of terror not only constitutes a blatant violation of international
law, but also stands in direct contradiction to the principles of peace, stability, and
coexistence that the international community upholds; and
WHEREAS, the State of Israel, like any sovereign nation, possesses an inherent
right to exist and a fundamental duty to protect and defend its citizens from acts of terror
and aggression; and
WHEREAS, recognizing and affirming the right of Israel to safeguard its borders,
secure its population, and respond assertively to threats against its national security is
essential for the maintenance of regional stability and the pursuit of lasting peace in the
Middle East; and
WHEREAS, Israel is one of our nation's strongest and most reliable allies in the
world; sharing our democratic values, principles and ideals; and
WHEREAS, the international community has a moral obligation to condemn acts
of terror, irrespective of their perpetrators, and to stand in solidarity with those nations
and peoples who are subjected to violence and suffering; and
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WHEREAS, South Florida, and the City of Aventura are home to a sizeable Jewish
population and diverse people of good faith; and
WHEREAS, since the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, Hamas supporters
and other anti-Semitic actors have threatened and targeted Jewish and Israeli individuals
and institutions worldwide and in the United States; and
WHEREAS, this resolution serves as an expression of the City of Aventura's
unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Israel during these challenging times
and denounces the rhetoric of anti-Israel, pro-Hamas groups as anti-Semitic, repugnant,
and morally contemptible for sympathizing with genocidal violence against the State of
Israel, all which create great risks for the physical safety of Jewish Americans in the United
States and South Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals. The above Recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Solidarity and Support for the State of Israel.
1. The City Commission vehemently condemns the terror attack perpetrated by
Hamas on October 7, 2023, in the state of Israel, which resulted in the loss of
hundreds of innocent lives and caused immeasurable suffering to countless
families.
2. The City Commission expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the
victims and its solidarity with the people of Israel during this difficult time.
3. The City Commission recognizes and affirms the right of the State of Israel to
exist as a sovereign and independent nation, and acknowledges its duty to
protect and defend its citizens from acts of terror and aggression.
4. The City Commission calls upon the international community to join in the
condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Israel.
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Section 3. Denunciation of Antisemitic Acts and Actors. The City
Commission condemns those individuals and groups within the United States and
globally committing incidents of vandalism, harassment and assaults directed at Jews
or Jewish institutions and the organizing of anti-Israel rallies as anti-Semitic.
Section 4. Transmittal. This resolution shall be transmitted to the Florida
League of Cities, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County League of Cities, The Florida
Legislative Delegation, all municipalities in Miami-Dade County, the Israeli Embassy, the
Shomron Regional Council Israel, the Office of the Florida Governor, the White House,
and appropriate governmental authorities, as well as to relevant international
organizations for their consideration and action.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stern, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 day of November, 2023
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