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Resolution No. 10-8154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA,
TO HOLD A MARTIN LUTHER KING PARADE AND THE
1ST ANNUAL SALUTE TO GREATNESS DINNER AND
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ON JANUARY 14, 2011, ALL
PROCEEDS TO HONOR FIVE OPA-LOCKA HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORS WITH GPA OF 3.5 AND HIGHER WITH $1500.00
SCHOLARSHIPS;AT A COST OF$7500.00,PAYABLE FROM
ACCOUNT NUMBER 20-579403;; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to hold a Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade and the 1st Annual Salute to Greatness Dinner; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka would like to set aside January
14, 2011 in honor and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, proceed from the dinner will be used to provide scholarship awards to five
Opa-locka high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; and
WHEREAS,the five High School students selected by the City Commission will be honored
with a$1,500 scholarship for each; and
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 hereby authorizes the hosting
of the Martin Luther King Parade and the 1st Annual Salute to Greatness Dinner and Scholarship
Resolution No. 10-8154
Awards on January 14,2011,at a cost of$7500.00 as set forth above,payable from Account Number
20-579403;
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th day of December,2010.
YR AYLOR
MAYOR
Attest to:
Deborah S. Irby
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
I4fJAL LIt
Jo,ph Geller
ty At ii rney
Moved by: MILLER
Seconded by: HOLMES
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES