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File ID: #3530
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Keon Hardemon
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING PRESIDENT
DONALD J. TRUMP'S ALLEGED STATEMENTS REGARDING IMMIGRANTS FROM
HAITI, EL SALVADOR, AND ALL AFRICAN NATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD J.
TRUMP.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-18-0026
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 3530 Final Action Date:1/25/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONDEMNING PRESIDENT
DONALD J. TRUMP'S ALLEGED STATEMENTS REGARDING IMMIGRANTS FROM
HAITI, EL SALVADOR, AND ALL AFRICAN NATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD J.
TRUMP.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has one of the highest proportions of foreign -born
residents of any major city worldwide, making race, ethnicity, and culture concepts of extreme
relevance in the City; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States of America must promote and encourage
respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race,
culture, or national origin; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission specifically condemns any and all racially,
culturally, or national origin insensitive statements made by anyone, including the President of
the United States;
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 and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission specifically condemns President Donald J. Trump's
alleged statements regarding immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador, and all African nations.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President
Donald J. Trump.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.
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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: