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Resolution R-17-0590
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 3345 Final Action Date: 12/14/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
DESIGNATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-136(2) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, OF THE PLAZA LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF HIGHLAND ROAD AND NORTHWEST 14TH STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "DR. MICHAEL S. GORDON PLAZA," BY MOUNTING A
DESIGNATION POST UNDER THE STREET SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION,
SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Wifredo (Willy) Gort
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael S. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D was a Chicago native who joined the
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty in 1966; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael S. Gordon had a long and distinguished career at the University
of Miami Miller School of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael S. Gordon revolutionized medical education around the world
by creating Harvey, the world's first cardiopulmonary patient simulator, and UMedic, an
innovative computer- and web -based program, to train physicians, emergency responders, and
military personnel to save countless lives; and
WHEREAS, the Harvey simulator is a life-sized mannequin that realistically simulates
nearly every cardiac disease by varying blood pressure, breathing, pulse, heart sounds and
murmurs, and remains the standard for instruction in this area around the world; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael S. Gordon was the founder and director emeritus of the Michael
S. Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael S. Gordon worked with then Miami Fire Rescue Chief Carlos
Gimenez in the early 1990's to change the training for first responders by developing a life-
saving protocol for handling medical emergencies on arrival; and
WHEREAS, the first responder training initiative grew into the Gordon Center's
Emergency Medical Skills Training Programs, which teaches professionals in 600 Florida
agencies and 800+ agencies nationwide and internationally, is designated as the lead training
center for the Florida Department of Health's Emergency Response to Terrorism training
program, and trains U.S. Army Forward Surgical Trauma Teams before front-line deployment;
and
WHEREAS, throughout the years, Gordon received numerous awards for innovation in
medical education, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's most prestigious
health care honor, the AXA Advisors Lifetime Award in 2013 and the "Gifted Teacher" Award of
the American College of Cardiology, and the pioneer awards from both the Society for
Simulation in Healthcare and his alma mater, the University of Illinois; and
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WHEREAS, Gordon and his wife Lynda have provided ongoing financial support to the
Gordon Center, funded scholarships for medical students, and made donations to the Richter
Library, Frost School of Music, Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, Department of Athletics, and other
programs; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to commemorate the contributions of Michael S. Gordon to
the community, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the medical profession by
designating the plaza at the intersection of Highland Road and Northwest 14th Street, Miami,
Florida, "Dr. Michael S. Gordon Plaza," pursuant to Section 54-136(2) of the Code of the City of
Miami, Florida, as amended, by mounting a post under the street signs at the intersection;
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 if fully set forth in this section.
Section 2. The designation, pursuant to Section 54-136(2) of the Code of the City of
Miami, Florida, as amended, of the plaza at the intersection of Highland Road and Northwest
14th Street, Miami, Florida, as "Dr. Michael S. Gordon Plaza," by mounting a designation post
under the street signs at the intersection, is hereby authorized, subject to all applicable
permitting requirements.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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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