HomeMy Public PortalAbout1997-56 Richmond Naval Air Station historic site, museum, memorialRESOLUTION NO. 97-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA; ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF
A HISTORIC SITE AND CREATION OF A MUSEUM AND
MEMORIAL AT THE RICHMOND NAVAL AIR STATION IN
DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, South Florida has an interesting and important history in terms of the military
service of its ; and
WHEREAS, the public service and contributions to the nation which have been made by
citizens of South Florida while serving in the armed forces are notable examples of honorable
dedication to the United States of America, the ideals of freedom and democracy and the local
communities as well; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Naval Air Station and other facilities in the South Florida area
have been the sites at which such service of historical significance has taken place; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the public interest for the federal government to designate the
Richmond Naval Air Station as a historic site and for a museum and memorial to be placed at that
location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above and foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. That the Village of Key Biscayne, by and through the Mayor and the Members
of the Village Council, hereby endorses and supports designation of a historic site and creation of
a museum and memorial at the Richmond Naval Air Station in Dade County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1997.
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HIT - . ° • VAREZ, VILLA 7E CLERK
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