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Resolution: R-14-0419
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14-01044 Final Action Date: 10/23/2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
NAMING A CLASSROOM AT ESTHER MAE ARMBRISTER PARK, LOCATED AT 236
GRAND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS THE "CAROLYN EVANS PAYNE
MEMORIAL ROOM AT ESTHER MAE ARMBRISTER PARK", IN HONOR OF THE
LATE CAROLYN EVANS PAYNE FOR HER DEDICATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN
THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND SPORTS; DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE NAMING OF SAID CLASSROOM AT SAID PARK FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the late Carolyn Evans Payne broke societal barriers to become the first
African -American female City of Miami Parks recreation supervisor, and did so at Grand Avenue Park,
now named Esther Mae Armbrister Park; and
WHEREAS, the late Carolyn Evans Payne dedicated most of her professional life to the
education of underprivileged youth in Coconut Grove, by teaching over 1,000 kindergarten students
over 35 years, by either planning, organizing, and chaperoning several events such as a trip to the
Bahamas with the girls' basketball team, intramural sport tournaments with all of the inner city parks,
a visit from Santa Claus on the park via a helicopter, and a trip to Disney World every year; and
WHEREAS, many members of the community have expressed their support for the
commemoration of her positive impact on the Village West community and visitors of Esther Mae
Armbrister Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is appropriate to honor the late Mrs.
Carolyn Evans Payne by naming a classroom at Esther Mae Armbrister Park, located at 236 Grand
Avenue, Miami, Florida, as the "Carolyn Evans Payne Memorial Room";
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A classroom at Esther Mae Armbrister Park, located at 236 Grand Avenue, Miami,
Florida, is named the "Carolyn Evans Payne Memorial Room" in honor of the late Carolyn Evans
Payne for her dedication and achievements in the field of education, recreation and sports.
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take all administrative actions necessary to
effectuate the naming of said classroom at said park facility.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor. {1}
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10)
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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