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Resolution No. 10-8035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT A BILL
FILED BY SENATOR TONY HILL FOR THE CREATION OF
A STATE OF FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM;
PROVIDING FOR RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EJiF'ECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida and its citizens have a proud history of activism in the
Civil Rights Movement; and
WHEREAS, Senator Tony Hill has filed legislation calling for the creation of a State of
Florida Civil Rights Museum,to honor and preserve the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement; and
WHEREAS, it is important to all Floridians,and especially to the youth of Florida,that the
struggle for Civil Rights be recognized and commemorated.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida hereby declares its
support for the legislation sponsored by Senator Tony Hill calling for the creation of a State of
Florida Civil Rights Museum.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the President of
the Florida Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House, and all members of the Miami-Dade
Legislative Delegation.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 10-8035
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10`h day of March, 2010.
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G. BO•A IRBY JO'7 !', GELLER, ESQ.
CITY CLERK IN ER I CITY ATTORNEY
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Moved by: Holmes
Seconded by: Johnson
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES