2013-45 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE VIETNAM WAR; EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2013 PARADE SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY MILITARY AFFAIRS BOARD WELCOMING HOME AND
REMEMBERING VIETNAM VETERANS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on Memorial Day 2012, the Federal government initiated a
partnership with local governments, private organizations and communities across
America to participate in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam
War; and
WHEREAS, this commemoration is to honor and thank the generation of proud
Americans who served our country during one of the most challenging missions ever
faced by our nation; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board is sponsoring a
parade on November 8, 2013 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War
and welcoming home and remembering our Vietnam veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby joins the Miami-Dade County Military
Affairs Board in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and
urges all citizens to participate in the November 8, 2013 parade honoring the more than
three million servicemen and women who bravely served, the 58,000 patriots who
sacrificed their lives, and those who were wounded and still carry the scars of this war.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Holzberg, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Joel, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Enbar Cohen yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Michael Stern yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 2013.
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ATTEST:
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CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFNCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY