LTC 131-2019 Hispanic Affairs CommitteeMIAMIB
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 131-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber & Members of the C y Commis
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 8, 2019
SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee
The Purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to inform the Commission of a Motion
passed by the Hispanic Affairs Committee at their March 7, 2019 meeting.
Members Present: Gabriel Paez, Grace Calvani, Francis Trullenque, Luz Angela Diaz, Rosary
Falero Plana, Victor Pulido, Susanita Ferro
Motion:
Motion urging the City Commission to pass a resolution urging the Congressional
Delegation to support TPS (temporary protective status) for the Venezuelan community,
and supporting the efforts of Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaido to bring
humanitarian relief to the people of Venezuela and diplomatic efforts to promote
democracy in Venezuela against the despotic Madura regime;
To address the widespread struggle of Venezuelans with the oppressive Madura regime
as an action that resonates worldwide-including Miami Beach, so that the people that
fight every day in Venezuela know that we hear their clamor for freedom and that we are
with them. That this crisis is not just an international affair because Greater Miami and
Miami Beach is home to many who have fled from the dictatorships in Cuba, Nicaragua
and now, in Venezuela.
We make this symbolic declaration of support urging US Congress various federal
actions:
To grant temporary protected status to Venezuelan nationals in the United States;
To impose sanctions on officials and persons acting on behalf of the Venezuelan
government whom the US government determines are responsible for, or complicit in the
commission of human rights abuses;
To express concern and condemnation of the detention of US journalists in Venezuela
who gather information, photos, videos and report on how the people of Venezuela are
pushed into economic, social, political and humanitarian crisis;
That Miami Beach is an integral part of Greater Miami and a microcosm of Latin America
represented by its vast Latin American community, including Venezuelans. That Miami
Beach is a city that bridges and links to a vast diversity and defends and supports human
rights; that the people of Miami Beach recognize the pain and suffering of our Latin
counterparts in Venezuela and with our voice, we can carry a strong message of
support.
Motion made by Grace Calvani
Motion seconded by Francis Trullenque
Motion unanimously approved by all members
cc: Marcia Monserrat, Chief of Staff
Members of the Hispanic Affairs Committee
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