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Resolution: R-16-0081
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3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 16-00277 Final Action Date: 2/25/2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING CONGRESS TO
ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR FIREFIGHTER CANCER RESEARCH AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CENTER; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, Firefighters suffer a higher rate of cancer, especially respiratory and digestive
cancers, compared to the general population, according to a large-scale, multi -year study led by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; and
WHEREAS, the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Center has announced a new
research partnership with the Miami -Dade County Fire Department and the Palm Beach County Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, the partnership will be the first study focused not only on defining the risks of cancer
posed to firefighters but also on finding ways to reduce the risk and shield firefighters from absorbing
the dangerous chemicals associated with their jobs; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has allocated nearly one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in
funding to this partnership; and
WHEREAS, this funding will only support the partnership for one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission urges Congress to fund firefighter cancer research at the
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Center;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Commission directs the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to the members of the Florida Congressional Delegation and the United States Secretary of
Health and Human Services.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
Footnotes:
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{1 } This Resolution shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten
(10) calendar days from the date passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall
become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon date stated
herein, whichever is later.
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