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Resolution of Condolence: R-05-0254
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 05-00359 Final Action Date: 4/14/2005
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 FATHER ANGEL
VILLARONGA UPON HIS UNTIMELY DEATH.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami, out of a deep and abiding respect for life, values the wonder of the
human spirit that brings into being the bountiful joys of God's Grace; and
WHEREAS, Father Angel Villaronga, Spiritual Director of Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Casa
Cana and founder of Centro Hispano Daycare Center, was born in Cuba and came to the United
States in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Father Angel Villaronga, whose Ministry included service at Gesu Church in
Downtown Miami, became a well-known radio personality who combined courage and compassion in
his mission to elevate the quality of life in South Florida, working to mentor married couples and to rid
our community of poverty, opening our hearts, minds, ears and eyes to the power of a compassionate
people in addressing issues of homelessness, family unity and the consequences of neglect; and
WHEREAS, this passion for the greatness of the human spirit was realized through Father
Villaronga's outstanding leadership among the local parishes where his work was glorified by his
strong commitment to nurturing the lives of young people of the greater Miami community, urging
them and their parents toward the beauty and calm of reciprocity and service; and
WHEREAS, Father Angel Villaronga, who spent many, many hours making miracles happen and
celebrating the bonds of love and redemption that are the gifts of an unwavering Faith in God, died
on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, leaving a compellingly powerful legacy in parishioners, family, friends and
good works, an inheritance shared by many through his righteous example of giving back to the
community as a fighter for people;
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 bereaved
family, colleagues and friends and record for posterity this tribute to the memory of Father Villaronga,
a caring and thoughtful man whose passion for human dignity represents the seed we must nurture
and praise, for, in honoring that seed, we revere the best in ourselves and reclaim, thereby, for all
posterity the special anointing of an esteemed humanitarian, Father Angel Villaronga.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
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File Number: 05-00359 Enactment Number: R-05-0254
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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