97-057 RESOLUTION NO. 97-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ENDORSING AND
SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF AN HISTORIC SITE
AND CREATION OF A MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AT THE
RICHMOND NAVAL AIR STATION IN DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the geographic location of South Florida has played an interesting
and important role in the history of our nation in terms of the military service of our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of South Florida serving in the armed forces have
demonstrated honorable dedication and made heroic contributions to our nation in the
name of freedom and democracy; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Naval Air Station, having served as the Navy's
Airship headquarters during World War II, and other facilities in South Florida have
been sites of historical significance; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the public interest for the federal government to
designate the Richmond Naval Air Station as an historic site and a museum and
memorial be placed at that location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby endorses and supports the designation of
historic site and creation of a museum and memorial at the Richmond Naval Air Station
in Dade County, Florida.
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Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Councilmember ]~esld_,~ ,
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
_ - , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Councilmember Arthur Berger yes
Councilmember ,Jay R. Beskin yes
Councilmember Ken Cohen yes
Councilmember Harry Holzberg yes
Councilmember Patricia Rogers-Libert yes
Vice Mayor Jeffrey M Pedow yes
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of Sept.ember, 1997.
/~HU/R I. S~D~E~, MAYOR '
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SMITH, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY