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Home My WebLink AboutR-89-0596RESOLUTION NO. 89-596 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO USE ALL OF THE POWERS AT 141S COMMAND TO NEGATE THE EFFECT OF RECENT UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS THAT HAVE WEAKENED, IF NOT DESTROYED, THE RESULT OF YEARS OF STRUGGLE BY MILLIONS OF CITIZENS TO OBTAIN JUSTICE AND EQUALITY IN THE FACE OF INSTITUTIONALIZED BIAS, RACISM AND BIGOTRY; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDAs Section 1. The Miami City Commission hereby strongly urges the President of the United States to use all of the powers at his command to negate the effect of recent United States _s Supreme Court Civil Rights decisions that have weakened, if not destroyed, the result of years of struggle by millions of citizens to obtain justice and equality in the face of institutionalized bias, racism and bigotry. tip Section 2. The CityClerk is hereby directed to transmit Y a copy of this Resolution to President George Bush; Vice - President Dan Quayle; U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Senator George Mitchell; Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative Thomas S. Foley; Senator Bob Graham; Senator I_ _ 3 ;k Connie Mack; Representative Dante Fascell; Representative William Lehman! and to all Justices of the United States Sunremp rmirt_ ry � RESOLUTION NO. 89-•596 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITE' COMMISSION STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO USE ALL OF THE POWERS AT HIS COMMAND TO NEGATE THE EFFECT OF RECENT UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS THAT HAVE WEAKENED, IF NOT DESTROYED, THE RESULT OF YEARS OF STRUGGLE BY MILLIONS OF CITIZENS TO OBTAIN JUSTICE AND EQUALITY IN THE FACE OF INSTITUTIONALIZED BIAS, RACISM AND BIGOTRY; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERIC TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Miami City Commission hereby strongly urges the President of the United States to use all of the powers at his command to negate the effect of recent United States Supreme Court Civil Rights decisions that have weakened, if not destroyed, the result of years of struggle by millions of citizens to obtain justice and equality in the face of institutionalized bias, racism and bigotry. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President George Bush; Vice - President Dan Quayle; U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Senator George Mitchell; Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative Thomas S. Foley; Senator Bob Graham; Senator Connie Mack; Representative Dante Fascell; Representative William CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: le o4 . &4-1 ROBERT F. CLARK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY LEGISLATION/SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION CHIEF APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JORVE L: FERN CITY ATTORNEY DANit B. fASCELL } 1$tN biBtNiG7, �tbfllbA REIGN A#AIRS toMM111tE CHAIRMAN tEARMS CUR" AND SCIEENCOL INTERNATIONAL OMNIn7EE CHAIRMAN SELECT COMMITTEE ON NARCOTICS ABUSE AND CONTROL MEMBER �mt�re�s of the �tlMted Otm Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk City Hall P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 Dear Ms. Hirai: "'hWAtnn, PC 20.VY August 28, 1989 Thank you for your letters and enclosures. CHARLES A. O'REGAN s r,tsr,+IlwlstaArn� AgsISrA11t R=' COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND + COOPERATION RV EUhoot NI MOER NORTH AtLA"C ASSEMBLY CHAIRMAN HOUSE DELEGATION s CANADA—UNITED STATES INTERpARLIAMENTARY GROW* MEMBER, U.S. DELEGATION t I appreciate knowing of the City of Miami Commission's opposition to recent Supreme Court decisions regarding flag burning and other civil rights issues. I have long supported constructive efforts to ensure that the freedoms granted b o C y ur onstitution are extended without exception to all Americans, and certainly understand your concern. As a veteran who fought in the European and African campaigns during World War II, I am profoundly distressed by individuals who desecrate our flag. Therefore, I joined in sponsoring and supporting the legislation passed by the House of Representatives which �s expresses our concern over the Supreme Court's decision and states our continued ; commitment to preserving the honor and integrity of the flag. One of the primary reasons I fought for our countrywas to pres and protect the freedoms we all enjoy under the Constitution and the Billeofe Rights. Nevertheless, I find flag burning as a symbol of protest personally abhorrent. However, one of the strengths of our democracy is having right to disagree the and the freedom to express that disagreement even if such an expression is repugnant and offensive. Our flag and our Constitution serve as a symbol and a protection of our nation's liberty and democracy. Both deserve to be honored, respected and protected. The House Judiciary Committee has overwhelmingly approved H.R. 2978, the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which will protect integrity the physical of the flag in all circumstances, regardless of the political sage or motive of mes- anyone who desecrates it. I have joined in sponsoring this carefully dtafted meakute to protect our flag, and I am hopeful that it *11.1 be enacted by the Congress at an early date. Again* many thanks for writing* cerelyo �TA4NTEB,. FASCELL Member of Congress DBF/ACM to. Honorable Mayor and Members DATE July 12, 1989 FILE. of the City C0111mission SUWECT Consent Agenda City commission Meeting July 13, 1989 FROM o a Pilo ez7AREFERENCES. Items #CA=14 and #CA"49 ENCLOSURES. 1. In addition to the correction of Item #CA-14 to reflect & L Lawn and 'Tree Service, Inc. as being a black -owned minority firm, we have modified Item #CA-49 at the request Of Commissioner Dawkins. 2, Original item #C-49 appearing on the Agenda has been redrafted in the form of the two attached separate resolutions: Item #CA-49, a resolution expressing the City Commission's concern over the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in regard to the Flag of the United States and Item #CA-49.1, a resolution concerning recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings in the area of Civil Rights. 3. The Mayor's announcement prior to calling for the roll call vote on the Consent Agenda should reflect that the vote is being taken subject to the modifications appearing in Paragraphs #1 and #2 above. RFC:bss:P695 to RONombLt MSMMAS OF- THH CITY COMMISSION FROM MATTY HIRAI City Clerk DAtt September 5, 1989 FILE : SUSJECt Responses to City of Miami Resolutions 89-595; 90-506 & 89-597 REFERENCES ENCLOSURES: The following responses have been received in connection with transmittal by the City Clerk, as instructed, of Resolutions 89-595 (Desecration of the U.S. Flag), 89-596 (Supreme Court Civil Rights decisions) and 89-597 (Everglades National Park Expansion Bill), passed and adopted on July 13, 1989: 1. William J. Canary, Jr., Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs (89-596 2. Congressman Dante B. Fascell (89-595 & 89-596). This correspondence is informational purposes. being forwarded to you f CHAf , $ i1 0140A'N i ' 15:.� brc�Itt. FC011f$� usra�+isrtiutlVi t6Jtlf`A'►►7 i1>i►i��Y11i11i1I� #, t iiA1 { IAfi1conirts or � ` otatts COMMISSIONON SEcuR►TY.ANb COOPER,"EM@ER EUROpE ' Aim QON "tOL (NTEifMATfffNAl i�5 tiiitTY Ob_SSmeNct SUBCOMiMatu Unit at NORTH AtIAtITIC A55f?M91f CHAIRMAN OMMOMA "Oust bELtGOION SELECT &"MIT' bN'NOtOT►CS +�' AIM £OttTpOt 1 st 2001 ILIN tA*&bA--V(V D $TA tt f1�i "OARL1AM"4TARY 001OU0 ER MENIbER. U.S. DELEGATION August 284 1989 07Za Ms. Hatty Hirai City Clerk �, ." •_•� City Hall W rn `. p.0. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 v Dear Ms, Hirai! Thank you for your letters and enclosures. I appreciate knowing of the City of Miami Commission's opposition to recent Supreme Court decisions regarding flag burning and other civil rights issues. I have long supported constructive efforts to ensure that the freedoms granted by our Constitution are extended without exception to all Americans, and certainly understand your concern. As a veteran who fought in the European and African campaigns during World War II, I am profoundly distressed by individuals who desecrate our flag. Therefore, I joined in sponsoring and supporting the legislation passed by the House of Representatives which expresses our concern over the Supreme Court's decision and states our continued commitment to preserving the honor and integrity of the flag. One of the primary reasons I fought for our country was to preserve and protect the freedoms we all enjoy under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Nevertheless, I find flag burning as a symbol of protest personally abhorrent. However, one of the strengths of our democracy is having the right to disagree and the freedom to express that disagreement even if such an expression Is repugnant and. offensive. Our flag and our Constitution serve as a symbol and a protection of our nation's liberty and democracy. Both deserve to be honored, respected and protected. The House Judiciary Committee has overwhelmingly approved H.R. 2978, the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which will protect the physical integrity of the flag in all circumstances, regardless of the political mes- sage or motive of anyone who desecrates it. I have joined in sponsoring this ,OON -2_ carefully drafted beabute to ptoteet out flag* and I an hopeful that it *ill be enacted by the Congress at an early date* Agaifto many thanks for writing, ocere y* 111 B. FASCEU Member of Congress DAP ACM I i R" X.$ 'Wit Dear Ms. Hirait On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for forwarding Resolution #89-596. I have taken the liberty of sharing your resolution with the appropriate officials in the Administration for their consideration and review. s ere , William J. Canary, Jr. Special Assistant to the President. for Intergovernmental Affairs Ms. Matty Hirai Office of the City Clerk P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 A. 4: -Fl NP •Y`P �L t ^H�rIW .n.;w".r*`4+/32.yji+f'...,"i}?df`rtiH;� �} t} �%a'i,1.fiYt'r:1._ .�-, Ej 1 247 City Manager August 16, 1080 Chief Justice William Rehnquist U.S. Supreme Court 1 Pirst Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20053 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Chief Justice Rehnquist: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank ygu for your attention. truly yours, August 16i 1989 Justice William Brennan U.S. Supreme Court 1 First Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20053 Rtt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Justice Brennan: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1959, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. y yours, VAvy—Hff ai City Clerk MHsvg Encs a/s .. ;2 T 3A 89f 596# OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 579-M5 i i A r � t t 'Y r August lb, 1080 Justice Thurgood Marshall U.S. Supreme Court l First Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20053 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Justice Marshallt Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. R Ver rulyryours, _ 1 Matty Hirai City Clerk {- MHtvg Enc: ajs t 7 a x MAt" HIRAI August 16, 1989 Justice Harry alackmun U,S, Supreme Court I First Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20053 RE: RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS CIESAA H. 0010 City manfter Dear Justice Blackmunt Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596* passed and adopted by the city of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. Dear Justice Stavens: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. V truly yours, atty Hirai City Clerk MHzvg Encs a/s E i 89-596' 1 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330709/Miami, Florida 33233-0700/(305) 579.6065 r, F= *ram+� r.• r .,. r `� ! a f i' [��r ff .sy,w k y t fta a { Y e t a Mint t A* August 160 1989 Justice Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Supreme Court I Virst Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20053 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Justice O'Connor: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adapted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. i f on behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. V y ruly yours, atty Hirai City Clerk ' MHsvg Enc s a/s, ,j t - Y � CC OF. THE CITY CLERK/City HaII/3500 Fan American Drive/P.0.0ox 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 579-4045 OMCE h s a t ., c M1 tty *4101 tit vtl k Justice Antonin Scalia U.S. Supreme Court 1 First Street, N.L. Washington D.C. 20053 f i h - c0f�od` August 16, 1959 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT +CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Justice Scaliat CESAA WC' biO City fiV ahtgor Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 189-S96, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting A f Vi F I`z�{j5 �� NnM.✓9t+2�ryW i�;+kk i�^ 3. i { i $� � j3 x, , +111 #4IfiAt tBAR ti. ONO �-ity tiEr1< � City tv+lbt�ll�i�t • +a ftp August 16, 1989 r Justice Anthony Kennedy U*S. Supreme Court l First_Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20053 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Justice Kennedyt Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting r' held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. , i On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. i Ve ruly yours, 6 XtyHir*aoit City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s 1 i A i OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233.0708/(305) 579-E00 At y J fi _ E 3 d� �t 1T� t�t�ttt CFSAR ODIC City mandgel August 16, 1980 The Honorable Bob Graham SH-313 Hart Senate Office Huilding Washington D.C. 20510 RE: RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Senator Graham: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. yours, Wy ai City'. Clerk { MH:vg + Enc: a/s E _ , F Offil:E Of THE CITY CLERK/City Hail/3500 Pon American Drive/P,01ox 330708/Miami, florida 33233-0708/{305) 579.60ti5 •t ifr c. 01' August 16, 1090 The Honorable Connie Mack Sty-517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 RE: RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Senator Macks t"w%^1^dsghA Inav-dbin nlaftms- find a eoiov of Resolution No. 89-506t August 16 # 1989 The Honorable William M. Lehman 2020 Northeast 163rd Street North Miami Beach Florida 33162 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Congressman Lehmant Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989 , which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. V truly yours, (1hetty H ra City Clerk MHtvg Ence a/s ,z OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.U.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 579.6065 .: ' , i The Honorable Dante 7855 Southwest 104tn Miami Florida 33156 RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS RE: August 16, 1989 t. Fascell Street, Suite 220 Dear Congressman Fascell: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13; 1989, which is self-explanatory. on behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. 0Ve ruly yours, at y irai City Clerk Ke. 1 r �4 �f August 16t lgbg President George Bush The White House office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20500 RH: RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear president Bush: t i •�:rM.ae6'V�d.�, *+r ,ww' nsY::v t � � t Y" i The Honorable Dan OUayle Vice President Of the united States 202 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 REa RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS MCISIONS Dear Vice President Ouayles Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Veer my yours, August 16, 1989 The Honorable Thomas S. Foley Speaker of the House of Representatives 1236 Longworth House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515 REt RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Congressman Foleyt Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Very ruly yours, atty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s i� 89-5961 _ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0700/(305) 579-W5 3' 3 4 i� j r a �....... , EY.yg y ` t <m of 4ffi'alnt mAtty f IItA4 City ClEirk August 16, 1989 The Honorable George Mitchell U.S. Senate Majority Leader SH-311 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 REs RECENT SUPREME COURT CIVIL RIGHTS DECISIONS Dear Senator Mitchell: CESAk H. 0010 lily ►wanfig& Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 89-596, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 13, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. i truly yours,