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File ID: #7644
Date: 07/09/2020
Commission Meeting Date: 07/09/2020
Requesting Department: City Commission
Sponsored By: Joe Carollo, Manolo Reyes
District Impacted:
Type: Resolution
Subject: Miami Police Department ("MPD") Officers Appreciation Week
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Nicole Ewan
Valentin J Alvarez
Juan Carlos Perez
Christopher M Rose
Barnaby L. Min
Victoria Mendez
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-20-0202
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 7644 Final Action Date:7/9/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE WEEK OF
JULY 12, 2020 THROUGH JULY 18, 2020 AS "MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICERS' APPRECIATION WEEK" ("WEEK") IN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") IN
HONOR OF THE CITY'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR THE MERIT,
DIGNITY, BRAVERY, AND RELIABILITY THEY EXHIBIT EACH AND EVERY DAY;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO OBSERVE THE WEEK IN THE
CITY BY ORGANIZING CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES AS HE DEEMS
APPROPRIATE.
WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving throughout
the United States, including approximately 1,400 full-time sworn police officers in in the City of
Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the officers of the City's Police Department ("MPD") have all bravely
committed themselves to law enforcement and taken an oath to uphold the public's trust even
though they, through the performance of the duties as law enforcement officers, may become
targets for senseless acts of violence; and
WHEREAS, MPD officers are charged with pursuing justice for all individuals and
performing the various duties of law enforcement officers with fidelity to the constitutional and
civil rights of the public they serve; and
WHEREAS, the residents, visitors, and businesses of the City have turned to MPD
officers for assistance and support in times of distress, whether they are coping with a personal
crisis, victimization, or a natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, MPD officers have bravely continued to meet the call of duty to ensure the
security of the City at the risk of their own personal safety during the current COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of their duties coupled with the significant presence of
COVID-19 infections in Miami -Dade County, MPD officers are dealing with especially
challenging circumstances and are dealing with the potential of exposing their families every
day when they return home; and
WHEREAS, MPD officers deserve the appreciation and respect of the residents, visitors,
and businesses in the City for the merit, dignity, bravery, and reliability they exhibit each and
every day and simultaneously honor the sacrifices made by families of MPD officers, as each
day they face some level of trepidation as their loved one works to protect the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
as amended, the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this Resolution to be of an
emergency nature;
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
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby declares the week of July 12, 2020
through July 18, 2020 as "Miami Police Department Officers' Appreciation Week" ("Week") in
the City in honor of MPD officers for the merit, dignity, bravery, and reliability they exhibit each
and every day.
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to observe the Week in the City by organizing
any ceremonies and activities deemed appropriate.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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