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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover Page-'' AGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #10562 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Manolo Reyes A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CO -DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 27TH COURT FROM WEST FLAGLER STREET TO NORTHWEST 3RD STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA AS "CHAMACO GARCIA WAY' PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. City of Miami City Hall Legislation 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-21-0393 File Number: 10562 Final Action Date:9/23/2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CO -DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 27TH COURT FROM WEST FLAGLER STREET TO NORTHWEST 3RD STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA AS "CHAMACO GARCIA WAY" PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. WHEREAS, Chamaco Garcia ("Garcia") was born in 1938; and WHEREAS, Garcia was a renowned performer and artist; and WHEREAS, Garcia's voice and versatility allowed him to perform across multiple genres, including zarzuela, opera, and Broadway musicals; and WHEREAS, his charismatic personality and generosity catapulted Garcia among the most beloved artists of all Cuban exiles; and WHEREAS, it is thought that Garcia's first recordings were with the Havana Cuba Boys Orchestra; and WHEREAS, Garcia became a member of the musical group Luis Santi, performing on the Cuban CMQ radio and television stations in Havana, Cuba; and WHEREAS, in addition to the radio and television performances during this time, Garcia sang in Havana's best nightclubs and cabarets; and WHEREAS, in 1960, Garcia went on to tour in theatres outside of Cuba; and WHEREAS, Garcia became a steady figure on two (2) weekly programs on Mexico's Channel 6; and WHEREAS, in 1970, Garcia settled in the City of Miami ("City") while he continued to tour in other cities and perform on Broadway with prestigious artistic directors, including Rene Bush and Andre De Shields; and WHEREAS, Garcia landed the leading role in The Fantasticks, the longest running musical in history according to The New York Times; and WHEREAS, Garcia was a part of several popular television shows, including Siempre en Domingo, Sabado Gigante, El Show de Porcel, and La Feria de la Alegria and had a recurring guest role as "Father Santos" on the beloved and critically acclaimed bilingual television series �Que Pasa, USA?; and WHEREAS, Garcia received multiple awards, such as "Best Singer' in the Mexican Music Festival in 1962; "Best Supporting Actor" from the Herald de Mexico in 1969 for Fiddler on the Roof, "Best Actor" from the New York Latin Asociacion de Cronistas de Espectaculos (ACE) in 1978 for The Fantasticks; a Gold Medal from the Jose Marti Foundation; a Gold Medal of Great Music Legends from the University of Miami in 2016; 12 wins and 14 nominations in various categories from the Association of Critics and Commentaries of the Arts; and 15 wins and 18 nominations in various categories from the Association of Critics in North America; and WHEREAS, the City previously declared August 24, 1991 as "Chamaco Garcia Day"; and WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County ("County") previously declared August 25, 1991 as "Chamaco Garcia Day"; and WHEREAS, Garcia was also known for his charitable work, such as visiting with Cuban rafters at the Guantanamo Naval Base; visiting Cubans stranded in Panama because of events of the Panama Embassy in Cuba; joining Cuban -American doctors from the City on a humanitarian mission to help with medical and dental needs for impoverished people and children in Managua, Nicaragua; and performing at many charity concerts for La Liga Contra el Cancer; and WHEREAS, Garcia's last performance was in 2011 at the County's Auditorium; and WHEREAS, Garcia's artistic career spanned over sixty (60) years in radio, television, and theater; and WHEREAS, Garcia passed away on September 28, 2016 in the City after developing an infection during a minor back surgery; and WHEREAS, the City would like to honor Garcia by co -designating Northwest 27th Court from West Flagler Street to Northwest 3rd Street as "Chamaco Garcia Way"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission co -designates that portion within the City's limits of Northwest 27th Court from West Flagler Street to Northwest 3rd Street as "Chamaco Garcia Way„ Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, and Solid Waste; the County's Department of Transportation and Public Works; the United States Postal Service; and, if a State of Florida road, to the Florida Department of Transportation, District Six, for sign installation within the newly designated roadway. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ryt6ri i dez, ity ttor ey 9/1/2021 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 10/7/2021.