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Sponsored by: Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Commissioner Manolo
Reyes
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RECOGNIZING AND
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATION AND CONTINUED SERVICE
OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION ("ILA") DURING THE
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") PANDEMIC; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED
HEREIN.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-20-0151
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 7432 Final Action Date:5/14/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RECOGNIZING AND
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATION AND CONTINUED SERVICE
OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION ("ILA") DURING THE
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") PANDEMIC; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED
HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic and the resulting economic
disruptions have brought to light the importance of supply chain management to the country's
national security; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the International Longshoremen's Association
("ILA") Florida Locals #1416, 1922, 1526, 1408, and 1359 have obtained a standing reputation
of being a pillar of service throughout the community, working with several organizations for the
betterment of youth, seniors, laborers, and the working people; and
WHEREAS, the ILA continues its legacy of community service during this period of great
uncertainty, placing the needs of the community before their own families; and
WHEREAS, the ILA serves on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic by loading and
unloading tons of cargo from ships at PortMiami and other Florida Ports, thereby making food
and necessary supplies accessible to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to recognize the vital service provided by the
ILA to the community as one of the first steps in the local supply chain;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby recognizes and expresses appreciation for the
dedication and continued service of the ILA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to
Presidents Luis Gonzalez, Johnny Dixon, Richard Ross, Ellis Canty, and George Spencer.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
i ria ndez, C ity Attor iey 5/5/2020
NOTE #1: Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the
Commission. NOTE #2: Per Directive, City Clerk's Office transmitted on 5/29/2020.