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Resolution of Condolence: R-05-0068
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 05-00070 Final Action Date: 1/27/2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING DEEPEST
SYMPATHY AND SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JUDGE HENRY
LATIMER UPON HIS UNTIMELY DEATH.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City"), cognizant of the glory of the human spirit, today grieves the
untimely death of prominent South Florida attorney, Henry Latimer, the distinguished and greatly
admired former Broward County Circuit Judge, and a man hailed by The Miami Herald as "a legal
giant with a heart to match" whose predominant passion was a strong sympathy with the oppressed
and a zeal for their elevation; and
WHEREAS, Judge Latimer, a man of humble beginnings who was at the forefront of efforts to
improve the representation of African Americans in the legal profession, was nurtured by the
dedication of teachers in the segregated schools of Jacksonville, Florida, and by the discipline and
guidance of the City's African American leadership, of its doctors, dentists, lawyers, ministers and
rights activists whose vision of community modeled, for young "Lat" and his generation, the elements
of responsible citizenship, love for God, respect for mankind and loyalty to country; and
WHEREAS, Judge Latimer, with a Bachelor's Degree from Florida A. and M. University and a
Master's Degree from Florida Atlantic University, acquired his Juris Doctorate from the University of
Miami Law School and, as "an unstinting giver of his time and his heart," was recipient of the Florida
Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, embracing the serious challenges of public service as a
sacred trust: serving as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps and creating a
legal milieu to address our basic rights as human beings; and
WHEREAS, Judge Latimer, a respected leader whose life was spent in affirmation of the human
spirit, a man who "valued compassion and love over personal gain," died Monday, January 24, 2005,
leaving a compellingly powerful legacy in family, friends and good works;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The authorities of the City of Miami, in the State of Florida, on behalf of our citizens,
pause in our official deliberations to express solemn remorse and deepest sympathy to his wife,
Mildred, his daughters, Tracie Latimer and Desiree Williams, other bereaved family, colleagues and
friends and to record for posterity this tribute to the memory of South Florida's "natural teacher, role
model and mentor," for, in venerating his legacy, we cradle the glory of a brilliant and selfless
champion of the human spirit, Distinguished Broward County District Judge, The Honorable Henry
Latimer, (1938-2005).
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
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ATTEST:
PRISCILLAA. THOMPSON
CITY CLERK
MANUELA. DIAZ, MAYOR
CHAIRPERSON JOE SANCHEZ
COMMISSIONER ANGEL GONZALEZ
COMMISSIONER JOHNNY L. WINTON
COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO
COMMISSIONER JEFFREY L. ALLEN
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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