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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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April 9, 2004
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Street codesignation of SW 16
Street from SW 13 Avenue to SW
17 Avenue as "Calle Dr. Cristobal
Gonzalez `Mayito' Mayo"
RECOMMENDATION
The City of Miami Street Codesignation Committee recommends that the City of Miami
Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the street codesignation of SW
16`" Street from SW 13`" Avenue to SW 17th Avenue as "Calle Dr. Cristobal Gonzalez
`Mayito' Mayo."
BACKGROUND
Dr. Cristobal M. Gonzalez came to Miami from his native Cuba in 1960 where he
founded the Association of Cuban Veterinarians in Exile and was instrumental in
establishing the Association of Cuban Professional Graduates of Havana University, an
organization he also presided over. Most importantly, Dr. Gonzalez was a staunch
supporter of assimilation through bilingualism and, in collaboration with Hispanic
Heritage Organization, helped immigrants integrate into American culture.
Fiscal Impact: S800.00
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