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RESOLUTION NO.91— 299
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
MONUMENT HONORING THE SPANISH NAVY ON
OCCASION OF THE QUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF
THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA AND DESIGNATING A
SITE IN BICENTENNIAL PARK FOR SAID MONUMENT.
WHEREAS, Erik I. Martel, Consul General of Spain in Miami,
has requested the approval of the dedication of a monument
honoring the Spanish Navy on occasion of the Quincentennial
Celebration of the Discovery of America; and
WHEREAS, the petition from the Spanish Consul reflects a
desire of many Hispanics in Florida to commence the celebrations of 1992 by honoring the sailors of the Spanish Navy that
discovered the new world under the command of Admiral Christopher
Columbus and who were the first to bring the western culture to
America; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed in this request is within
Bicentennial Park, next to the docking facilities where U.S. and
foreign,visiting vessels usually dock; and
WHEREAS`, the Spanish training ship "Juan Sebastian Elcano"
will be -visiting Miami this coming June and it would be fitting to inaugurate the monument during this visit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The construction of a monument is hereby
endorsed to honor the Spanish Navy on occasion of the
Quincentennial Celebration of the Discovery of America.
Section 2. An area within the plaza at the extreme'
Southwest corner of Bicentennial Park is hereby designated as the
site for the monument honoring the Spanish Navy.
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Section 3: Said area shall be officialllp named "PlatPa of
the Spanish Nary", also to be known as "Plaza de la Marina
Espanola."
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lath day of April _, 1991,
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Letter of request.
Enclosed please find a request from the Consul General of
Spain n1honoring.thertel for the Spanish Navyaonroccasionaofetheation
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of a monument
Quincentennial celebration.
The petition from the Spanish consul reflects a desire from
many HispanicsinFlorida to commence the celebrations of 1992 by
honoring the sailors of the Spanish Navy that discovered the new
world under the command of Admiral Christopher Columbus and that
were the first to bring the western culture to America.
The area proposed in this petition is in the grounds of the
Bicentennial Park, next to the docking facilities where U.S.
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and foreign,visiting vessels usually dock. Enclosed is a.copy of
the preliminary design prepared by Architect Jose Feito for the
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consulate, -and which will presented in fina o p
consultation with our planning staff.
The.consul also advised us on the upcoming visit of the
Spanish training, ship,."Juan Sebastian Elcano" this coming June
and of -their desire to inaugurate the monument during this visit.
Please expedite this request within the plans for future use
of the Bicentennial -Park and advise me of your evaluation.
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The Honorable Xavier Suarez
Mayor
City of Miami
3500 pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mayor SuArez:
Miami, March 71 1991
Following our conversations on rendering a Q i t dennialredmage
to the sailors and men of the Spanish Navy
New World under the command of Admiral Christopher Columbus and
that were the first to bring Western culture to this country in
1513, I would officially like to petition the City of Miami to
grant a parcel of land which could be used as a place to erect;a
monument dedicated to. the Spanish Navy. This place would be
officially named:
"Plaza of the Spanish Navy"
"Plaza de la Marina Espafiola"
This petition is not only my own.It also reflects the wishes of
f S apish and Hispanic Associations and persons in
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general that have decided to proceed with this commemoration.
Please find enclosed herewith a preliminary project by Architect
technical
Josh Feito, who is helping us greatly not only
from a
different high
point of view but also by visiting and talking to
officials of your municipality.
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Given that the time at our disposal until the arrival of the
and that
"Juan Sebastiain Elcano" this coming June is very
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monument on that
it would be recommendable to inaugurate
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occasion, I would highly appreciate your prompt
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City Manager
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Dear Mr. Odio:
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These preliminaries are for your review. Please, let me
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