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Resolution R-23-0029
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Legislation
File Number: 13151
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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Final Action Date: 1/12/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY 4/5THS VOTE, CO -
DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 11TH TERRACE FROM NORTHWEST 6TH
AVENUE TO NORTHWEST 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "LARRY C.
LITTLE STREET;" FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Manolo Reyes, Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, Lawrence Chatmon Little was born on November 2, 1945 in Miami, Florida
and grew up in Miami's Overtown Community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little received his formal education at the City's Black historic schools
including Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School, and
Booker T. Washington High School; and
WHEREAS, after graduating high school, Mr. Little attended Bethune-Cookman College
(now University) and was a two-time selection to the All -Southern Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference where his Wildcats posted winning records. While coaching at Beth une-Cookman,
Mr. Little won two Mid -Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championships; and
WHEREAS, after college Mr. Little began his professional football career in 1967 with
the San Diego Chargers and was then traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1969 where he earned
the starting right guard position and played a role in the team's running game of the 1970's; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little was instrumental in the Dolphins advancing to three consecutive
Super Bowls in 1971, 1972 and 1973; and
WHEREAS, the 1972 championship season remains as the only undefeated NFL
champions in modern history; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little played 12 seasons with the Dolphins where he earned All -Pro
honors 6 times, was a Pro Bowl selection on 5 occasions, and the 1971-1973 AFC Offensive
Lineman of the year; Coach Don Shula called him "a real inspiration, not just for the way he
performs but also for his influence on our younger players." Mr. Little was named first -team All -
NFL from 1971 through 1975 and again in 1977. He also was named second -team All -NFL in
1978 and All -AFC five times; and
WHEREAS, amongst his many accomplishments and recognitions, Mr. Little served as
captain of the Dolphins for 10 years; in 1993 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame;
he was the first Miami Dolphin player from Florida to be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of
Fame; in 2004 Mr. Little was inducted into the Booker T. Washington Athletic Hall of Fame; in
2013 he was inducted into the Black College Hall of fame; and in 2021, Mr. Little was inducted
into the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) Hall of Fame; and he has received over 250 community
service awards; and
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WHEREAS, following his prolific football career, Mr. Little's passion turned to his South
Florida Community and its youth where for 15 years he and his partners, Freddie Woodson and
Rudy Barber conducted the Larry Little Gold Coast Summer Camp for underprivileged and
marginalized children living in Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little's continued community involvement included efforts through the
Larry Little Foundation which supports inner city youth through college scholarships and
numerous other non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is not possible to list all of Mr. Little's contributions to Miami and the South
Florida Community without recognizing the impact he has had on so many people within our
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to honor Larry C. Little's numerous
contributions to the City of Miami by co -designating Northwest 11th Terrace from Northwest 6tn
Avenue to Northwest 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida, as "Larry C. Little Street";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and finding 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 by 4/5ths vote hereby co -designates that portion of
Northwest 11th Terrace from Northwest 6t" Avenue to Northwest 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida as
"Larry C. Little Street."
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 Miami -Dade County Department of
Transportation and Public Works; and the United States Postal Service.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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