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Resolution R-23-0120
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File Number: 13587
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 3/9/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO INSTALL THE
OFFICIAL MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, "IN GOD WE TRUST," ABOVE THE CITY OF MIAMI'S OFFICIAL
SEAL LOCATED BEHIND THE DAIS IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
AT MIAMI CITY HALL.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Manolo Reyes
WHEREAS, "In God we Trust" has been the national motto of the United States of
America ("United States" or "U.S.") since 1956; and
WHEREAS, the words "In God We Trust" appear over the entrance to the U.S. Senate
Chamber and above the Speaker's rostrum in the U.S. House Chamber; and
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" was adopted by the Florida legislature as part of the
State of Florida ("State") official seal in 1868; and
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" has been the official motto of the State since 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to give recognition to the official motto of the
United States and our State in the City of Miami ("City") Commission Chambers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized' and directed to install, within
ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this resolution, the official motto of the United
States and the State, "In God We Trust," above the City's Official Seal located behind the dais in
the City Commission Chambers at Miami City Hall.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited, to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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File ID: 13587
Enactment Number: R-23-0120
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Vft6ria-Vrdel, City Attor iey 3/13/2023
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