HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-21-0482City of Miami
tn�l6_OF
Fa. V Legislation
*tliti fill! IiRl 11 +*�
Resolution: R-21-0482
File Number: 11013
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 12/9/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RECOGNIZING
DECEMBER 9, 2021 AS DR. MARK B. ROSENBERG DAY; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
OFFICIALS LISTED HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Manolo Reyes
WHEREAS, since 1965, Florida International University ("FIU") has been committed to
providing excellent education that has ensured the success of its students and the State of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, FIU remains one of the finest public universities in the United States,
renowned for its myriad of outstanding programs, including over 180 bachelors', masters', and
doctoral programs; and
WHEREAS, over the past seven (7) years, FIU has made investments in and
implemented evidence -based, innovative programs resulting in the dramatic improvement of
student success; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is proud that FIU continued its rapid ascent in the
2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings with a 17-spot numerical ranking improvement to
No. 78 among public universities in the nation; and
WHEREAS, FIU's improvement is the greatest in Florida and third in the nation among
public universities; and
WHEREAS, FIU is ranked among the top five (5) public universities for social mobility for
the first time, held on to the No. 2 spot in international business, named No. 17 as the most
innovative public U.S. institution, and named No. 75 best college for veterans; and
WHEREAS, the social and educational development of students is in the hands of public
administrators who are entrusted with assisting students to reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, throughout the years, under the leadership of FIU's President, Dr. Mark B.
Rosenberg ("Rosenberg"), students have excelled in a positive atmosphere for learning; and
WHEREAS, our future depends upon the knowledge and motivation of today's students
and it is appropriate that Rosenberg be recognized for his dedication and commitment to
educating students of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes December 9, 2021 as "Dr. Mark B.
Rosenberg Day" to thank and recognize Rosenberg for his numerous contributions to the
community's education system;
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 11013 (Revision:) Printed On: 1212812021
File ID: 11013
Enactment Number: R-21-0482
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 as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission recognizes December 9, 2021 as "Dr. Mark B.
Rosenberg Day" in the City.
Section 3. The City Commission directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Commissioner Richard Corcoran of the Florida Department of Education; Dean C.
Colson, Rogelio Tovar, Cesar L. Alvarez, Jose J. Armas, Carlos A. Duart, Donna J. Hrinak,
Natasha Lowell, T. Gene Prescott, Joerg Reinhold, Chanel T. Rowe, Alexander Rubido, Marc.
D. Sarnoff, and Carlos Trujillo of the FIU Board of Trustees; and Rosenberg.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
i ria i ' ndez, City Attor iey 12/27/2021
City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 11013 (Revision:) Printed on: 1212812021