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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #15822 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Miguel Gabela A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING NO OBJECTION AND SUPPORTING THE CO -DESIGNATION BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-729-23, THAT PORTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LIMITS OF TAMIAMI CANAL ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTHWEST 63RD AVENUE AS "SOR HILDA ALONSO"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-24-0136 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 15822 Final Action Date:4/11/2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING NO OBJECTION AND SUPPORTING THE CO -DESIGNATION BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-729-23, THAT PORTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LIMITS OF TAMIAMI CANAL ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTHWEST 63RD AVENUE AS "SOR HILDA ALONSO"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES. WHEREAS, Sister Hilda Alonso ("Sr. Alonso"), born on February 10, 1921, in San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, was a pillar of faith, a beacon of hope, and an unwavering servant of God, dedicating her life to the education and care of the underserved; and WHEREAS, Sr. Alonso was instrumental in the establishment and expansion of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Miami, a congregation dedicated to serving the poor, which she founded after fleeing Cuba due to religious persecution by the communist regime; and WHEREAS, under her leadership and vision, the Daughters of Charity provided comprehensive support to the Cuban exile community in Miami, including spiritual guidance, educational programs, medical and dental assistance, and other vital services through the Centro Hispano Catolico at Gesu Church, the oldest Catholic parish in Miami; and WHEREAS, Sr. Alonso's commitment to education and her belief in the transformative power of faith were evident in her tenure as the principal of Colegio La Inmaculada in Havana, Cuba, where she advocated for the education of girls, including those whose families could not afford tuition; and WHEREAS, after being forced into exile, Sr. Alonso continued her mission in Puerto Rico and Miami, where she significantly contributed to the religious and educational landscape, including her pivotal role in the establishment of the mission of the Daughters of Charity in Haiti; and WHEREAS, her efforts in Miami extended to the coordination and shipping of essential supplies to Cuba and Haiti, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to serve those in need across the Caribbean; and WHEREAS, Sr. Alonso passed away on July 5, 2022, in Miami at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and impact the community through her selfless service and dedication to the principles of charity and education; and WHEREAS, on its September 6, 2023, agenda, the Miami -Dade County ("County") Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. R-729-23, co -designating Tamiami Canal Road at its intersection with Northwest 63rd Avenue as "Sor Hilda Alonso," and urged the City of Miami ("City") to join in said co -designation; and WHEREAS, Sr. Alonso's legacy is a testament to her dedication to service, her deep faith, and her impact on countless lives through her work with the Daughters of Charity in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Miami, and Haiti, making her a deserving figure for this co -designation; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has no objection and desires to honor Sr. Alonso by supporting the street co -designation of that portion within the City's limits of Tamiami Canal Road at its intersection with Northwest 63rd Avenue as "Sor Hilda Alonso"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this section. Section 2. The City Commission declares no objection and supports the co -designation by the County's Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to Resolution No. R-729-23, designating that portion within the City's limits of Tamiami Canal Road at its intersection with Northwest 63rd Avenue as "Sor Hilda Alonso". Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, and Solid Waste; the Miami -Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works; and the United States Postal Service. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: NOTE #1: Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission. NOTE #2: Per Directive, City Clerk's Office transmitted on 4/23/2024.