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Resolution No. 11-8173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO CONDEMN THE SHOOTING
RAMPAGE IN ARIZONA WHICH LEFT SIX (6) PEOPLE DEAD
AND FOURTEEN (14) WOUNDED, TO MOURN FOR THOSE
WHO DIED, AND EXPRESS SYMPATHY AND SUPPORT FOR
THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES AND
THOSE WHO WERE INJURED; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Opa-locka condemns the violent act of the shooting
rampage in Arizona; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2011, twenty people were shot when a gunman opened fire, killing
six (including a nine-year old girl) and wounding fourteen at a congressional constituent forum; and
WHEREAS,U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords was wounded and was the apparent target of
the gunman's attack; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Opa-locka mourns those who lost their lives in the
attack; and
WHEREAS, City Council of the City of Opa-locka expresses their support and sympathy to the
families of the deceased and the injured.
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, condemns the shooting in
Arizona which left six (6) people dead and fourteen (14) wounded, including U.S. House Representative
Resolution No. 11-8173
Gabrielle Giffords. The City Commission further mourns those who lost their lives and expresses support
and sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12"'day of January,2011.
or YRA ' YLOR
MAYOR
Attest to:(7 ,7
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Deborah Irby
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Jose: 'Ge !r
Cit, • ttorne
Moved by: Commissioner Holmes t
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Johnson
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
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