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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegislation SUB;1�1 City of Miami 2, Resolution = Legislation File Number: 13151 THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date: 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 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 ii coaching at Bethune-Cookman, Mr. Little won two Mid -Eastern Athletic Congeren-de (MEAC) championships; and`r` WHEREAS, after college Mr. Little began his professional football carQ- .- n 19�67 with the San Diego Chargers and was then traded to the Miami Dolphins In 19:69 where he earned the starting right guard position and played a role in the team's running game of the 1970's; and 4 P"a P,1 VD 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 City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 13151 (Revision: A) Printed On: 11512023 13151 Legislation SUB THIS DOCUMENT IS A SUBSTITUTION TO ORIGINAL. BACKUP ORIGINAL CAN 3151 1 BE SEEN AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT. 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 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 11 th Terrace from Northwest 6th Avenue to Northwest 15t 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 6m Avenue to Northwest 15t 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 ad`6pti6 kw Y _ 1 'F City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File 1D: 13151 (Revision: A) Printed on: 11512023 SUBSTITUTED City of Miami J Legislation t.rJ R Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami. FL 33133 www.miarnigay.com/ File Number: 1315-1 - Final Action ate: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY 415THS VOTE, CO - DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 14TH STREET BETWEEN 7TH AVENUE A 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "LARRY C. LITTLE STREET:" FURTHER IRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO HE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES. WHEREAS, Lawrence Chatmon Little was born on Novem er 2, 1945 in Miami, Florida and grew up in Miami's Overtown Community; an WHEREAS, He received his formal education at the ity's Black historic schools including Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, P yllis Wheatley Elementary School, and Booker T. Washington High School; and WHEREAS, After graduating high school, arry attended Bethune-Cookman College (now University) and was a twc,�ti e selection to the All -Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference where his W dcats posted winning records. While coaching at Bethune-Cockman. Larry wan two Mid -Eastern Athletic Conference (NiEAC) championships; and WHEREAS, After college he beg his professional football career in 1967 with the San Diego Chargers and was the traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1969 where he earned the starting right guard positi n and played a role in the leam's running game of the 1970's; and WHEREAS, Mr, Little /vas instrumental in the Dolphins advancing to three consecutive Super Bowls in 71, 1972 and 1973; and WHEREAS, The j(972 championship season remains as the only undefeated NFL champions in mo rn history; and WHEREAS arry played 12 seasons with the 'Dolphins where he earned All -Pro honors 6 times, as a Pro Bowl selection on 5 occasions. and the 1971-1973 AFC Offensive mine an of the year; Coach Don Shula called him "a real inspiration, not just for the way e performs but also for his influence on our younger players." Little was named fir -tears All -NFL from 1971 through 1975 and again in 1977. He also was named s cond-team All -NFL in 1978 and All -AFC five times; and WHEREAS, Amongst his many accomplishments and recognitions, Little served as aptain of the Dolphins for 10 years; in 1993 he was inducted into the Pro Football all of Fame-, he was the first Miami Dolphin player from Florida to be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame: in 2004 Larry was inducted into the Booker T. Washington Athletic Hall of Fame; in 2013 he was inducted into the Black College Hall of fame; and SUBSTITUTED in 2021, Larry was inducted into the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) Hall of Fame; and Larry has received over 250 community service awards: and WHEREAS, Following his prolific football career, Little's passion turned to South Florida Community and its youth where for 15 years he and his partners, Fe, ie Woodson and Rudy Barber conducted the Larry Little Gold Coast Summer Ca p for underprivileged and marginalized children living in Miami -Dade County; and WHEREAS; Little's continued community involvement included eff s through the Larry Little Foundation which supports inner city youth through colieg scholarships and numerous other non-profit organizations; and WHEREAS, It is not possible to list all of Little's contributio to Miami and the South Florida Community without recognizing the impact he has on so many people within our community; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to honor arry C. Little's numerous contributions to the City of Miami by co -designating Nort est 14t1' Street between 711' Avenue and 1 S' Avenue, Miami, Florida.. as "Larry C. Litt Street"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY�HE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA. BY Section 1. The recitals and finding co/ained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated g4 if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commissi n by 415ths vote hereby co -designates that portion of Northwest 14th Street be n 711 Avenue and 1 S' Avenue, Miami, Florida as "Larry C. Little Street." Section 3. The City erk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the partrnen of Police, Fire -Rescue. and Solid Waste; the Miami- le❑ade County Department o Transportation and Public Works; and the United States Postal Service. Section 4. This/Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TOXORM AND CORRECTNESS.- ttorpey 113/2023