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Home My WebLink AboutR-96-0108J-96-243 2/29/96 RESOLUTION NO. } A RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN; FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. WHEREAS, on December 18, 1979, the United National General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (the "Convention"); and WHEREAS, in the year 1979, the delegates of the Unite States to the United Nations signed the Convention; and WHEREAS, 139 of 185 United Nations member states have subsequently ratified the Convention; and WHEREAS, the United States has not, as of this date, ratified the Convention; and WHEREAS, ratification of the Convention by the United States Congress is currently pending before the United States< -Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Miami City Commission urges that ratification of said Convention be given top priority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF FED 2 9 1996 Revolution No. (� "6- 108 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 Congress is hereby urged to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Senate Majority Leader, the Speaker of the House and the Florida delegation to the Congress of the United States. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of February 1996. a p 1 ^J' .,a , STELYHEN P. CLARK, MAYOR ATTES WALTER OE CITY CLERK PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY: IRMA M. ABELLA ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ., A W694-IMA: 2 - CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To Honorable Stephen P. Clark, Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM Walter J�,Eoeman- City Clerk DATE April 18, 1996 SUBJECT Letter from Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart regarding Resolution 96-108 REFERENCES ENCLOSURES FiLE Attached hereto, please find a copy of a letter from Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart in response to Resolution 96-108 (copy attached) urging the U.S. Congress to ratify the United Nations' Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Said letter is being forwarded to you for your information. WJF:vp Enc. a/s cc: Cesar H. Odio, City Manager (w/enc.) A. Quinn Jones III, City Attorney (w/enc.) LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART 21ST DISTRICT, FLORIDA COMMITTEE ON RULES COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Congiezz of the /(�'j{�� .Kr niteb &taftz (SENIORITY RETAINED) wouge of A."Vepregeutatibeg Wa5bington, -MC 20515-0921 April 10, 1996 PLEASE REPLY TO: WASHINGTON OFFICE: ❑ 431 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-0921 (202)225-4211 DISTRICT OFFICE: ❑ 8525 N.W.53RD TERRACE SUITE 102 MIAMI, FL 33166 (305)470-8555 Mr. Walter J. Foeman =+ di ;•C3 City Clerk "S .r.� M City of Miami "im �'? 3500 Pan American Drive,_ .�. rn P.O. Box 330708�'R, Miami, Florida 33233 ;00 Dear Mr. Foeman: > z Thank you so much for sending me a copy of Resolution 96-108 adopted by the City of Miami Commission Council on February 29, 1996. I appreciate being kept abreast of issues of concern to the Commission. As a committed advocate of fairness and equality, I agree with you that we must adopt the strongest possible policies to discourage the occurrences of all forms of discrimination. Again, thank you for keeping me updated. Your comments are always welcome. Cordi ly, co iaz-Balart LDB:me PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER fit# of Y Ofi,�y3 I WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk + unu nuu s March 29, 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: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Mr. Speaker: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-108, 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 City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American DrivelP.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858.1610 QLI -1 t f fflt�xnt WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk March 29, 1996 The Honorable Bob Dole U.S. Senate Majority Leader SH-141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Senator Dole: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No, 96-108, 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, L=' Walter 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 I. FOEMAN City Clerk (EJARIJ Jrf ffliami V Op., f k c lot to J1 e 90 �� March 29, 1996 The Honorable Carrie P. Meek 404 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20510 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Representative Meek: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-108, 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, Lalter 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 '11* IIT * t t Li of '�Hiaxnt March 29, 19% CESAR If, ()DI() Cily Killifliv( ;ZZIRMS' -F -zk 'y �'&An srts Tt=- ramvnr 'var-- `4rb�`w lvl� -i-w' `r* — aiFz wn= $- v WALTER 1. FOEMAN City Clerk March 29, 1996 The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart 431 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Representative Diaz-Balart: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-108, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you, Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respectfully miffed, Walter J. oem 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 1. FOEMAN City Clerk Cat Of 4HTamf V OP-4 FF It nnii lilt Q March 29, 1996 The Honorable E, Clay Shaw, Jr. 2267 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Ivianager RE: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Representative Shaw: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-108, 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. Foeffiah City Clerk Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK13500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233005) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858.1610 �t#g of �t�tmc WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk March 29, 1996 The Honorable Peter Deutsch 204 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Representative Deutsch: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-108, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respec ully su tted, v alter . F an City Cler Enc. a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: 1305) 858.1610 �t#g of t�xmi V Op 1� WALTER J. FOEMAN City Clerk March 29, 1996 The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS, CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Dear Representative Hastings: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of February 29, 1996, passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-108, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Respe tfully s mitted, Walter J. eman 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 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF•VVOMEN- -. STY op -• 3 * uu t nuu January 11, 1996 Ms. Elvi Gallestegui Agenda Office Office of City Manager City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Elvi: The City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women would like to bring an item before the City Commission at its February meeting. The item will be a RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. I am attaching the Resolution that was passed by the Dade County Commission at the request of its Commission on the Status of Women. We would like to have our Legal Counsel Irma Abella draft a similar Resolution for presentation to the February Meeting. Thank you for putting us on the Agenda. Sincerely, Elizabeth�H.ayynor Coordinator cc: Irma Abella, Assistant City Attorney 96-- u8 2600 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FI 33133/(305) 579-3473/Fax: (305),579-3447 MIAMI WOMEN HELPING WOMEN HELP THEMSELVES COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN February 29, 1996 — City Commission Meeting — AGENDA Item #20 TO: The City of Miami Commission FROM: The City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women RE: RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Your Commission on the Status of Women proposes that the following Resolution be written for adoption by the City of Miami Commission at its next meeting. RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN WHEREAS, on December 18, 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women; and WHEREAS, the delegates of the United States to the United Nations signed the Convention in 1979; and WHEREAS, the Convention has subsequently been ratified by 139 out of 185 United Nations Member states; and WHEREAS, the United States has not yet ratified the Convention; and WHEREAS, the ratification of the Convention is currently pending before the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION of MIAMI, FLORIDA that this Commission urges the United States Congress to act on and approve the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of . Discrimination Against Women as a top priority; and this Commission further directs the City Manager to provide copies of this Resolution to all appropriate members of the United States Congress and other appropriate officials. Thank so much. D n POLA REYDBURD ? :� MCSW Chair t , 2600 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FI 33133/(305) 579-3473/Fax: (305) 579-3447 MIAMI WOMEN HELPING WOMEN HELP THEMSELVES 96 - 1O9 I Agenda Item No. 5(D)(4) 11-21-95 RESOLUTION NO. R-1607-95 RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY.THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN WHEREAS, on December 18, 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention ,on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (the "Convention"); and WHEREAS, the delegates of the United States to the United Nations signed the Convention in 1979; and WHEREAS, the Convention has subsequently been ratified by 139 out of 185 United Nations member states; and WHEREAS, the United States has not yet ratified the Convention; and WHEREAS, ratification of the Convention is currently pending before the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board hereby urges the United States Congress to act on and approve the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women as a top priority; and this Board further directs the County Manager to provide copies of this �`- 108 J Agenda --em No. 5(D)(4) Page No. 2 Resolution to all appropriate members of the United States Congress and other appropriate officials. The foregoing resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Katy Sorenson and was offered by Commissioner Pedro Reboredo , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr. , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: James Burke absent Miguel Diaz de la Portilla aye Betty T. Ferguson aye Maurice A. Ferre aye Bruce Kaplan absent Gwen Margolis absent Natacha S. Millan aye Dennis C. Moss aye Alexander Penelas absent Pedro Reboredo aye Katy Sorenson aye Javier D. Souto aye Arthur E. Teele, Jr. aye The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly 22nd passed and adopted this day of November, 1995. V Pie` DADE COUNTY FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .•' HARVEgg1-9. Y�� ems. ��RUVIN,��TTCLERK 1t�. By: Y ►CJULuyAN Deputy Clerk Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. Y 4 96- 108 3