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File Number: 09-00692
City Hall
35DO Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER, 2009, AS "NICARAGUAN -AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI.
WHEREAS, Nicaraguan -Americans constitute the second-largest Hispanic community in the
State of Florida and one of the largest Hispanic communities in Miami; and
WHEREAS, Miami's Nicaraguan population began its rapid growth in September, 1972,
following an earthquake in Managua, Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, the largest group of Nicaraguan immigrants arrived in the State of Florida in
September, 1979, after escaping the communist regime in Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, this influx of new citizens has helped contribute to the economy of the City of
Miami ("City") and to an increase in trade between Florida and Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, Nicaraguan -Americans also contribute significantly to the cultural diversity and
richness of the City;
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 as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission recognizes September, 2009 as "Nicaraguan -American
Heritage Month" in the City of Miami, and the people of the City are called upon to observe the month
by participating in programs, ceremonies, and activities celebrating the historical and cultural
contributions of Nicaraguan -Americans.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. (1)
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS/
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
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File Number- 09-00692
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten
calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it
shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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