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File Number: 14-01253 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE UNITED
STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
TO SIGN INTO LAW, THE "SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN LATINO MUSEUM ACT"
(H.R. 1217) AND (S. 568) TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE SMITHSONIAN
INSTITUTION THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN LATINO MUSEUM AND DESIGNATE
THE ARTS AND INDUSTRIES BUILDING AS ITS FUTURE LOCATION ON THE
NATIONAL MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED
OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, according to the 2012 Census Bureau American Community Survey, there are
approximately fifty-three (53) million people of Latino descent living in the United States, of which
approximately one (1) million reside in the greater Miami area; and
WHEREAS, the Latino population is the largest ethnic minority group in the United States,
according to the most recent Census data; and
WHEREAS, in March 2013, Congressman Xavier Becerra and Senator Robert Menendez
introduced the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act, H.R. 1217 and S. 568 respectively; and
WHEREAS, H.R. 1217 and S. 568 would establish within the Smithsonian Institution the
Smithsonian American Latino Museum ("Museum"); and
WHEREAS, H.R. 1217 and S. 568 would designate the Arts and Industries Building on the
National Mall in Washington, D.C., as the future location for the Museum and would begin a planning
period to identify viable fundraising and construction models for the construction and operation of the
Museum; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this legislation would guarantee a commitment to the arts, to the
principles of diversity, to building a more inclusive community, and would show recognition and
appreciation for the vital role that Latinos play in American life, art, culture, industry, neighborhoods
and communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, it is of great importance to support the establishment of the Museum, among the other
landmark Smithsonian institutions, to highlight the history of the Latino community and to honor
Latinos for their significant contributions to our culture and society;
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 fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The City Commission urges the United States Congress to adopt, and the President to
sign into law, the "Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act" (H.R. 1217) and (S. 568) to establish
within the Smithsonian Institution the Smithsonian American Latino Museum and designate the Arts
and Industries building as its future location on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President Barack
Obama and the members of the United States Congress.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APRPOVED i S"TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA M bEZ
CITY AT]DREY
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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