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Resolution No. 10-8164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
TO RECOGNIZE SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 AS NATIONAL
SANCTITY OF LIFE DAY: PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, America was founded on the belief that all men are created equal and have
an inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness - and our country remains
committed to upholding that founding principle; and
WHEREAS, Our nation continues to progress in its efforts to protect life, and
recognizes that each life has inherent dignity and matchless value; and
WHEREAS, Today, as our society searches for new ways to ease human suffering, we
must pursue the possibilities of science in a manner that respects the sacred gift of life and
upholds our moral values
WHEREAS, in an effort to protect human life, our nation, has proclaimed the third
Sunday in January as National Sanctity of Human Life Day; changing hearts and minds with
compassion and decency.
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 recognizes Sunday,
January 16, 2011 as National Sanctity of Human Life Day, encouraging the citizens of this
community to underscore commitment to respecting and protecting the life and dignity of every
human being — reaffirming steadfast determination to defend and protect life of all members of
society at all stages .
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 10-8164
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8`h day of Decenber,2010.
MYRA C
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MAYOR
Attest to:
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Deborah S. Irby
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficie y:
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Jose: '�G 'er
Cit, Attorn•y
Moved by: TYDUS
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES