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City of Miami
Resolution
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 13151
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY 4/5THS VOTE, CO -
DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 11TH TERRACE FROM NORTHWEST 6TH
AVENUE TO NORTHWEST 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "LARRY C.
LITTLE STREET;" FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, Lawrence Chatmon Little was born on November 2, 1945 in Miami,
Florida and grew up in Miami's Overtown Community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little received his formal education at the City's Black historic
schools including Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, Phyllis Wheatley
Elementary School, and Booker T. Washington High School; and
WHEREAS, after graduating high school, Mr. Little attended Bethune-Cookman
College (now University) and was a two-time selection to the AII-Southern
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference where his Wildcats posted winning records:' While
coaching at Bethune-Cookman, Mr. Little won two Mid -Eastern Athletic Corij+erende
(MEAC) championships; and`°`
WHEREAS, after college Mr. Little began his professional football card00 n 1967
with the San Diego Chargers and was then traded to the Miami Dolphins in 190 where
he earned the starting right guard position and played a role in the team's running gate
of the 1970's; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Little was instrumental in the Dolphins advancing :to three
consecutive Super Bowls in 1971, 1972 and 1973; and
WHEREAS, the 1972 championship season remains as the only undefeated NFL
champions in modern history; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little played 12 seasons with the Dolphins where he earned All -
Pro honors 6 times, was a Pro Bowl selection on 5 occasions, and the 1971-1973 AFC
Offensive Lineman of the year; Coach Don Shula called him "a real inspiration, not just
for the way he performs but also for his influence on our younger players." Mr. Little
was named first -team All -NFL from 1971 through 1975 and again in 1977. He also was
named second -team AII-NFL in 1978 and AII-AFC five times; and
WHEREAS, amongst his many accomplishments and recognitions, Mr. Little
served as captain of the Dolphins for 10 years; in 1993 he was inducted into the Pro
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Football Hall of Fame; he was the first Miami Dolphin player from Florida to be inducted
into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame; in 2004 Mr. Little was inducted into the Booker T.
Washington Athletic Hall of Fame; in 2013 he was inducted into the Black College Hall
of fame; and in 2021, Mr. Little was inducted into the United Teachers of Dade (UTD)
Hall of Fame; and he has received over 250 community service awards; and
WHEREAS, following his prolific football career, Mr. Little's passion turned to his
South Florida Community and its youth where for 15 years he and his partners, Freddie
Woodson and Rudy Barber conducted the Larry Little Gold Coast Summer Camp for
underprivileged and marginalized children living in Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little's continued community involvement included efforts
through the Larry Little Foundation which supports inner city youth through college
scholarships and numerous other non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is not possible to list all of Mr. Little's contributions to Miami and
the South Florida Community without recognizing the impact he has had on so many
people within our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to honor Larry C. Little's numerous
contributions to the City of Miami by co -designating Northwest 11 th Terrace from
Northwest 6th Avenue to Northwest 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida, as "Larry C. Little
Street";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and finding contained in the Preamble to this Resolution
are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission by 4/5ths vote hereby co -designates that
portion of Northwest 11 th Terrace from Northwest 6th Avenue to Northwest 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida as "Larry C. Little Street."
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, and Solid Waste; the Miami -
Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works; and the United States
Postal Service.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption-,
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami. FL 33133
www.miarnigay.com
File Number: 13151
Final Action
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY 4/5THS VOTE, CO-
DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 14TH STREET BETWEEN 7TH AVENUE A i 1ST
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "LARRY C. LITTLE STREET:" FURTHER aIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ' HE HEREIN
DESIGNATED OFFICES.
ate:
WHEREAS, Lawrence Chatmon Little was born on Novem er 2, 1945 in Miami,
Florida and grew up in Miami's Overtown Community; an
WHEREAS, He received his formal education at the ty's Black historic schools
including Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, P yllis Wheatley Elementary
School, and Booker T. Washington High School: and
WHEREAS, After graduating high school, arry attended Bethune-Caokman
College (now University) and was a two-1 r e selection to the All -Southern
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference where his W dcats posted winning records. While
coaching at Bethune-Cookman. Larry won two Mid -Eastern Athletic Conference
(MEAL) championships; and
WHEREAS, After college he beg.. his professional football career in 1967 with
the San Diego Chargers and was the traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1969 where he
earned the starting right guard positin and played a role in the team's running game of
the 1970's, and
WHEREAS, Mr, Little as instrumental in the Dolphins advancing to three
consecutive Super Bowls in
71, 1972 and 1973; and
WHEREAS, The 972 championship season remains as the only undefeated
NFL champions in mo
n history; and
WHEREAS arry played 12 seasons with the Dolphins where he earned All -Pro
honors 6 times, as a Pro Bowl selection on 5 occasions. and the 1971-1973 AFC
Offensive Linean of the year; Coach Don Shula called him "a real inspiration, not just
for the way re performs but also for his influence on our younger players.' Little was
named fir -team All -NFL from 1971 through 1975 and again in 1977. He also was
named s• cond-team All -NFL in 1978 and Ali -AFC five times; and
WHEREAS, Amongst his many accomplishments and recognitions, Little served
as aptain of the Dolphins for 10 years; in 1993 he was inducted into the Pro Football
all of Fame; he was the first Miami Dolphin player from Florida to be inducted into the
Florida Sports Hall of Fame: in 2004 Larry was inducted into the Booker T. Washington
Athletic Hall of Fame; in 2013 he was inducted into the Black College Hall of fame; and
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in 2021. Larry was inducted into the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) Hall of Fame; and
Larry has received over 250 community service awards: and
WHEREAS, Following his prolific football career, Little's passion turned to
South Florida Community and its youth where for 15 years he and his partners, Fre•.ie
Woodson and Rudy Barber conducted the Larry Little Gold Coast Summer Ca 'p for
underprivileged and marginalized children living in Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS. Little's continued community involvement included effs through
the Larry Little Foundation which supports inner city youth through colleg scholarships
and numerous other non-profit organizations; and
VVHEREAS, It is not possible to list all of Little's contributio to Miami and the
South Florida Community without recognizing the impact he has h... on so many people
within our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to honor arry C. Little's numerous
contributions to the City of Miami by co -designating Nort est 14th Street between 7't'
Avenue and 1 S' Avenue, Miami, Florida, as "Larry C. Litt - Street";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY HE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and finding cor ained in the Preamble to this Resolution
are adopted by reference and incorporated . if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission by 4/5ths vote hereby co -designates that
portion of Northwest 14th Street betw: -n 71h Avenue and 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida as
'Larry C. Little Street."
Section 3. The City erk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Departrnen of Police, Fire -Rescue. and Solid Waste; the Miami -
Dade County Department oTransportation and Public Works: and the United States
Postal Service.
Section 4. This esolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO ' ORM AND CORRECTNESS:
dez, i y A ttor ey 1 /3/2023