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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution of Condolence
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 07-01276a Final Action Date:
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 VICTOR DE
YURRE, SR. UPON HIS UNTIMELY DEATH.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") grieves the untimely death of Victor de Yurre, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Victor de Yurre, Sr. was 86 years old and was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and friend who gave many years of love and kindness to those he touched; and
WHEREAS, Victor de Yurre, Sr., with great courage and bravery, assisted many opponents of the
Castro regime, seeking support for their actions or refuge from the Cuban security forces; and
WHEREAS, Victor de Yurre, Sr. was instrumental in the escape of Carlos Alberto Montaner from
prison and subsequent asylum in the embassy of Honduras, and upon his arrival into exile, continued
to fight tirelessly to achieve freedom for his homeland and was a regular commentator on local radio
in the early 1960's; and
WHEREAS, Victor de Yurre, Sr., who left this world a better place, died in October, 2007, leaving
behind a legacy of love and passion for his family and homeland.
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 our deepest sympathy to his wife, Zoila; his son Victor,
an attorney and former commissioner of the City of Miami; her daughter Chiqui; their grandchildren,
as well as other bereaved family, colleagues and friends, and to record for posterity this tribute to the
memory of Victor de Yurre, Sr., a loving and kind human being who contributed to this community and
possessed a contagious passion for freedom.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
MANUEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR
City of Miami
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File Number: 07-01276a
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
CHAIRPERSON ANGEL GONZALEZ
VICE CHAIRPERSON JOE SANCHEZ
COMMISSIONER MARC DAVID SARNOFF
COMMISSIONER TOMAS REGALADO
COMMISSIONER MICHELLE SPENCE-JONES
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
City of Miami
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