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Home My Public Portal About13-8555 Support of Florida Military Family and Community Coventant Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor Vice Mayor Kelley RESOLUTION NO. 13-8555 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, URGING SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MILITARY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY COVENANT DAY ON APRIL 17, 2013; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, for more than 230 years, individual from all walks of life have taken up arms and sworn an oath to support and defend the principles upon which our country was founded; and; WHEREAS, whether serving at home or abroad, Florida's active duty reserve and National Guard military and civil servants, protect our homeland, respond to national disasters, assist humanitarian agencies and protect against all threats foreign and domestic; and WHEREAS, the United States Army Community Covenant program, created in 2008 was designed to foster and sustain effective state and community partnerships with all of the armed services, improving the quality of life for service men, service women and their families; and WHEREAS, community support is essential for the readiness of the military and contributes to strengthening the resilience of U.S. military personnel; and WHEREAS, Americans recognize that military personnel and their families make considerable sacrifices as they defend the Nation, as multiple long deployments, frequent moves, and visible/invisible wounds of war are a few of the unique stresses military families face; and WHEREAS, Floridians support service members, veterans, and their families by stepping forward to help mitigate stresses associated with military life while also striving to Resolution No. 13-8555 inspire their fellow Americans to continue to recognize and support military and veteran families in their communities; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, hereby supports the proclamation of Military Family and Community Covenant Day on April 17, 2013. 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. City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, through the Florida Military Family and Community Covenant and Operation Strong Families, accepts the call to action to support and honor all service members, veterans and their families, past and present, on April 17, 2013. Section 3. The Clerk is authorized to distribute a copy of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, and to local municipalities and Miami-Dade County to encourage their support of the Florida Military Family and Community Covenant Day on April 17, 2013. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2013. (iivy<t_46-1/7i RAT LOR MAYOR • ttest to: .�� .).t 4" anna Flores ' ity Clerk Resolution No. 13-8555 Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: i1,kl/.0 A eller '7 EN'POON MARDER PA y Att s rney Moved by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON Seconded by: COMMISSIONER HOLMES Commission Vote: 4-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Santiago: YES Vice-Mayor Kelley: OUT OF ROOM Mayor Taylor: YES ,0 UE og�r,� 301 South Iteaough Street•Suite 300•P.O.Box 1751•Tollohossee,FL 32302-1757•(850)222-9684•Fox(850)222.3806•www.floridoleagueofcities.com February 8,2013 Dear City Manager or City Clerk: (PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR CITY OFFICIALS AND YOUR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER) The Florida Military Family and Community Covenant, Inc. (FMFCC)is a not-for-profit whose mission is to recruit a ground swell of civilian support across the State of Florida to support our military families and veterans. By reaching out to Florida's 410 cities and engaging small groups of civilians to create and implement an action plan,the Florida Military Family and Community Covenant will make a difference in the life of military families. The Florida Military Family and Community Covenant has asked the Florida League of Cities to partner in getting the word out to Florida's cities. Therefore, we are encouraging our membership to place this item on an agenda before the end of March for consideration and adoption of a resolution in support of Florida Military Family and Community Covenant Day—April 17,2013. We have attached a draft resolution,along with several other items of information—suggestions for activities celebrating FMFCC and April 17,2013 and a publicity checklist. When adopting your resolution,we strongly encourage your city to publicize the adoption of the resolution,as well as any activities planned in celebration of April 17, 2013,FMFCC Day. Also,please let the FMFCC Executive Director(info. below)when the item is scheduled to come before your commission or council. Once your resolution is adopted,please provide a copy to the FMFCC at Post Office Box 883,Monticello, Florida 32345-0883. All resolutions will be placed on a backdrop for future events,including celebrations on April 17,2013 in Tallahassee. For further information,please contact Rae Pike, FMFCC Executive Director at(850)673-7981. Thank you for placing this on an upcoming agenda for consideration. We look forward to receiving your resolution and to celebrating Florida Military Family and Community Covenant throughout Florida! Sincerely, Manny Maroi o President,Florida League of Cities 02-11 -13P03:39 R C V D Mayor,City of Sweetwater President Manny Marano,Mayor,Sweetwater First Vice President P.C.Wu,Council President,Pensacola • Second Vice President Lori C.Moseley,Mayor,Miramar Executive Director Michael Sittig•General Counsel Harry Morrison,Jr. N Vt Y CO 44* .0 '''t''''''''' '' 7 4 y pit d' u.,1 2, VF {5 --I yet ' + 4tisaF 2 &%'.t:,- i„A ‘ t' 4,4, ,. ., ...„.., .w.1) ,,, -0, , .Wilt• '''i ' ' : \\e" r hg those`N FMFCC Mission: To recruit and coordinate a ground swell of civilian support across the Great State of Florida to support our military and veteran families. FMFCC Vision: To reach out to Florida's 410 cities and inspire and engage small groups of civilians to create and implement a local holistic action plan that will make a difference in the lives of military and veteran families in their comnnunity. Visit us on the web at: www.fmfcc.org Florida Military Family and Community Covenant P.O. Box 883, Monticello, FL 32345 /850.673.7981 PROCLAMATIONorRESOL UTION CITY OF(PLACE YOUR CITY NAME) . PROCLAIMS APRIL 17, 2013 AS MILITARYFAMILYAND COMMUNITY COVENANT DAY WHEREAS, for more than 230 years, individuals from all walks of life have taken up arms and sworn an oath to support and defend the principles upon which our country was founded;and WHEREAS, whether serving at home or abroad, Florida's active duty reserve and National Guard military and civil servants, protect our homeland, respond to national disasters, assist humanitarian emergencies and protect against all threats foreign and domestic;and WHEREAS,created in 2008,the United States Army Community Covenant program was designed to foster and sustain effective state and community partnerships with all of the armed services, improving the quality of life for service men and women and their families;and WHEREAS,the State of Florida has conducted a state-wide community covenant signing ceremony;and WHEREAS, community support is essential to the readiness of the military and contributes to strengthening the resilience of U.S. military personnel;and WHEREAS, Americans recognize that military personnel and their families make considerable sacrifices as they defend the Nation, as multiple long deployments, frequent moves, and visible/invisible wounds of war are a few of the unique stresses military families face;and WHEREAS, today, Floridians support service members, veterans, and their families by stepping forward to help mitigate stresses associated with military life while also striving to inspire their fellow Americans to continue to recognize and support military and veteran families in their communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of hereby proclaims April 17,2013 as MILITARY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY COVENANT DAY and hereby express their unwavering support and admiration to all current and former military personnel for their true and faithful service and further recognize the tremendous sacrifices of their families. BE 11' FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of ., through the Florida Military Family and Community Covenant and Operation Strong Families, accepts the call to action to support and honor all service members,veterans and their families,past and present. DULY ADOPTED AND PROCLAIMED this day of 2013. ATTEST: Please sign or seal as your city would normally do. SEAL Sample Press Release Military Family and Community Covenant Day J�"Y Coy +1 ° G l =' $$ 'r//r'9 th95C+ , Add City Logo along with FMFCC logo DRAFT {City Name} Adopts Resolution Recognizing Military Family and Community Covenant Day CONTACT:(City Official's Name) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:(Month Day,2013) (Contact email address}/{Contact phone number) {City Name),Fla.—The{City/Town/Village}of(city name)has adopted a resolution proclaiming April 17, 2013,Military Family and Community Covenant Day.This resolution represents the city's continuing commitment to supporting and honoring all military service members,veterans and their families. Cities across Florida are joining forces with Florida Military Family and Community Covenant(FMFCC), along with several state and national agencies and organizations,to recognize April 17 as Florida Military Family and Community Covenant Day. in partnership with the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Regional Planning Councils Association,FMFCC is reaching out to Florida's 410 municipalities to inspire civilian support for military families by creating a statewide network of Community Covenant Cities. "The citizens of(city name)are proud to support this statewide covenant,"said Mayor(name)."We recognize the sacrifices members of the armed forces,and their families,make on a daily basis.(City name)looks forward to working with the Florida Military Family and Community Covenant to help these families in the areas of employment,education, housing,transition and well-being." When local,state and national leaders proactively respond to FMFCC's efforts to build accessible, sustainable support for military and veteran families,cities can harness the good will of their communities by leveraging the inherent pride Americans have for those who have given so much to protect this nation. For more information on Florida's Community Covenant Cities and supporting initiatives,such as Operation Strong Families and the Civilian Battle Advocacy Buddy Battalion,please visit www.fmfcc.org. Witt Florida Military Family and Community Covenant,Inc.Is a Florida-based not-for-profit corporation.Its sole purpose is to recruit and coordinate a ground swell of civilian support across the great state of Florida to support our military and veteran families.Our mission is to reach out to Florida's 410 cities and inspire and engage small groups of civilians to create and implement a local holistic action plan that will make a difference in the lives of military and veteran families in their community. CITIES CELEBRATE FLORIDA MILITARY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY COVENANT DAY APRIL 17,2013 Here are some low cost ways to celebrate, some of which can be ongoing activities: • Invite military personnel and military families to participate in your commission or council meeting during the adoption and signing of the resolution in support of April 17, 2013. • Coordinate with military presence in your area to set up exhibits at local shopping malls, military bases or other public places with information on your city government and its services and military services available to the community and military families. • Sponsor a military history day focusing on the history of the U. S. Military and your city and its government. This could be coordinated with a local historic group. • Involve businesses, sorority and fraternal organizations. Enlist their help in celebrating Military Family and Community Covenant(FMFCC)Day. • Contact your local library; advise them of the activities around this day. Ask if you can make available at their information desk details on celebrating FMFCC Day. • Work with senior citizens groups to find innovative ways to involve seniors in support of military personnel and families in your area. Encourage seniors to volunteer their time with the city to help military families. • Request a speaker from FMFCC for your city activities and coordinate with senior groups, businesses, sorority and fraternal organizations and the like to draw a large gathering of concerned citizens. • Sponsor an essay contest for students and city residents regarding the importance of the U.S. Military and the military families in your area. • Get acquainted with local military personnel. Coordinate efforts for integrated activities as available and appropriate. • Share information regarding your city/city services with military personnel and military families. • Sponsor tours of city hall and city facilities for military personnel and their families. FLORIDA MILITARY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY COVENANT DAY - APRIL 17, 2013 IF:11. There are several steps that can be taken to promote and publicize your city's project. A list of suggestions follows: ULM • Get the local media involved from the beginning! Let the media know when you will be adopting your resolution in support of ECM FMFCC Day. as Be sure to designate a contact person for your project(s)who can be reached by the media during city hours and after. i • Write a guest editorial that talks about Florida Military Family and Community Covenant Day and the importance of cities support military and military families and submit it to your newspaper(s) opinion page editor for use before or on April 17, 2013. (Check with your newspaper on deadlines.) III • Coordinate with military personnel to have a press conference or ilik media day surrounding April 17, 2013 to discuss activities, etc. MOr • Keep reporters informed of your activities. Send the local newspaper(s), television and radio station(s)a media advisory to alert them to upcoming activities and a press release(s)to publicize your activities. (A sample press release in enclosed.) ,C= • Send a letter-to-the-editor of your local newspaper(s). WM • As you coordinate this project with various groups(as mentioned on the list of suggested activities), encourage them to assist you in generating publicity. • Consider scheduling an interview about your project on the local 4111= television or radio talk show and/or your cable-access channel. • Highlight your activities on your city website. Be sure to put your website address on ALL communications with the media. 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