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Home My WebLink AboutR-96-0082r J-96-182 2/26/96 RESOLUTION NO. 9 6 - 8 Z A RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: (1) CONDEMN THE DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996, BY FIDEL CASTRO AND THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT, (2) IMPLEMENT A FULL BLOCKADE AGAINST THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT, (3) NEUTRALIZE ALL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION TO THE ISLAND OF CUBA, AND (4) USE ALL MEANS NECESSARY TO INTERNATIONALIZE THE ECONOMIC EMBARGO AGAINST FIDEL CASTRO'S DICTATORSHIP; FURTHER, URGING THE UNITED NATIONS AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDEMN THE ACTIONS OF FIDEL CASTRO AND THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT AND IMPART SWIFT AND IMMEDIATE SANCTIONS AGAINST THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT FOR ITS LAWLESS AND INHUMANE ACTIONS OF FEBRUARY 24, 1996; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO IMMEDIATELY TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. WHEREAS, on Saturday, February 24, 1996, the Cuban Air Force downed two unarmed civilian planes belonging to the humanitarian organization, "Brothers to the Rescue"; and WHEREAS, said planes were flying over international waters and the pilots and passengers of said planes were American citizens and are presumed dead; and WHEREAS, Brothers to the Rescue is a humanitarian organization seeking to assist Cuban rafters crossing the straits of Florida and providing additional humanitarian assistance to refugees; and CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF 9 6 FED 2 6 1996 Resolution No. WHEREAS, the agents of Brothers to the Rescue were participating in a humanitarian mission on Saturday, February 24, 1996; and WHEREAS, waves of Cuban refugees have made Miami, Florida, their home since an oppressive Marxist regime took over the Cuban Government in 1959; and WHEREAS, Miami's Cuban exile community has maintained the drive for freedom and democracy in Cuba and have sustained its position as political refugees rather than immigrants; 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 hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The United States Government is hereby urged to: (1) condemn the downing of two unarmed civilian planes on February 24, 1996, by Fidel Castro and the Cuban Government, (2) implement a full blockade against the Cuban Government, (3) neutralize all means of communication to the Island of Cuba, and (4) use all means necessary to internationalize the economic embargo against Fidel Castro's dictatorship. Section 3. The United Nations and all of its affiliated organizations are hereby urged to condemn the actions of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Government and impart swift and immediate sanctions against the Cuban Government for its lawless and inhumane actions of February 24, 1996. 2 - 82 Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to immediately transmit a copy of the herein Resolution to Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Secretary General of the United Nations, United States President William J. Clinton, United States Vice- President/Senate President Albert Gore, Jr., Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, United States Senators Connie Mack and Bob Graham and all the Florida members of the United States House of Representatives. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February 1996. ST HEN P. CLARit, MAYOR ATTEST: WALTER J. E CITY CLERK REVIEWED BY: RA-'AEL O. DIAZ DEPUTY CITY AT APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: s/ A.+ NN J ES, III CITY AT r/R11EY W644:ROD:BSS - 3 - 06- 82 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : Honorable Stephen P. Clark, Mayor DATE : April 4, 1996 FILE and lembers of tyCVommissi n SUBJECT : Response from Representative Carrie Meek in connection with Resolution 96-82 FROM : Walter J. REFERENCES: City Clerk ENCLOSURES: - Attached hereto, please find a copy of a letter from Representative Came Meek in response to Resolution 96-82 concerning the downing by the Cuban government of two Brothers to the Rescue planes. Said letter is being forwarded to you for your information, WJF:vp Enc. a/s cc: Cesar H. Odio, CManager (w/enc,) A. Quinn Jones III, City Attorney (w/enc,) CARRIE P. MEEK 17TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA - COMMITTEE ON BUDGET COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEES: NATIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS POSTAL SERVICE S� Please Respond To: 404 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING ❑ WASHINGTON, DC 20516 (202) 22rr4506 (202) 226-0777 FAX �o1{grelJTJ of t e ta�eir 25 WEST FLAMER STREET SUITE 1015 ,lite� ❑ MIAMI,FL33133130 30owe of Aepreantatibe; (305) 381-9541 (305) 381-B376 FAX Unbington, M 20515-0917 March 5, 1996 Mr. Walter Foeman Office Of The City Clerk PO Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 Dear Mr. Foeman: Thank you for sending me a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Miami Commission condemning the shooting down of the two Brothers to the Rescue planes. I completely agree with your views. The Castro regime's shooting down of these two unarmed planes in international waters was unconscionable and outside the bounds of both international law and civilized behavior. Shooting down the planes of Brothers to the Rescue, an organization which has nobly aided thousands of freedom loving Cuban refugees and protested peacefully for political change in Cuba, proves once again that Castro and his henchmen have no regard for human life or the civilized standards we hold so dear. Again, thank you for sending me a copy of the City of Miami Commission resolution. Please be assured that I will keep your views in mind as we discuss the appropriate measures to take in response to this unlawful and immoral action by the brutal Castro dictatorship. CPM/mcc Sincerely, CARRIE P. MEEK - Member of Congress PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER °fit#g of V OP y WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart 431 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 February 27, 1996 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Representative Diaz-Balart: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Z HFo b itted, n City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610 WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 2440 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 rr f I�tilt stilt February 27, 1996 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Representative Ros-Lehtinen: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. R spectfully submitted, ao alterJ. City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858.1610 f 10 AP WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk February 27, 1996 The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr. Vice President of the United States 202 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Mr. Vice President: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respectfully sub itted, ter J. F City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX; (305) 858.1610 of t2Xxll� WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk IT February 27, 1996 The Honorable Newt Gingrich Speaker of the House of Representatives 2428 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Mr. Speaker: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. R pectfully sub . ed, alter J. Fo City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858.1610 WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk February 27, 1996 President William J. Clinton The White House ..1600'P6b'hsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Mr. President: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respectfully submitted, Walter J. F e City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233A305) 250.5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610 (11,gt f i�L1Ci OR G�qV y WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk February 27, 1996 Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali Secretary General of the United Nations United Nations Building New York, NY 10017 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Mr. Secretary General: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Rese Ily submitted p 4Walter J. a an City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610 % H1 !.�T a WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk The Honorable Carrie P. Meek 404 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 o taut t February 27, 1996 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Representative Meek: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Res a ally subm' d, C _ J l r� Walter J. Foe City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250.5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610 t Ja f C i WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk February 27, 1996 The Honorable Robert "Bob" Graham 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Senator Graham: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respectfully submitted, Walter J. an City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610 WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk February 27, 1996 The Honorable Connie Mack 517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: DOWNING OF TWO UNARMED CIVILIAN PLANES ON FEBRUARY 24, 1996 BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Dear Senator Mack: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-82, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respectfully sub tted, /xJJ. F m City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O, Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250.5360/FAX; (305) 858-1610