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File ID: #15909
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Joe Carollo
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
SOUTHWEST 2ND AVENUE FROM SOUTHWEST 26TH ROAD TO SOUTHWEST
27TH ROAD AS "ISIDOR COHEN ROAD" IN HONOR OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS
MADE BY ISIDOR COHEN TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-24-0162
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15909 Final Action Date:4/25/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
SOUTHWEST 2ND AVENUE FROM SOUTHWEST 26TH ROAD TO SOUTHWEST
27TH ROAD AS "ISIDOR COHEN ROAD" IN HONOR OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS
MADE BY ISIDOR COHEN TO THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICES.
WHEREAS, Profiles in Black Miami ("PIBM") and The Curtis Foundation ("TCF") have
proposed renaming Southwest 2nd Avenue between Southwest 26th Road and Southwest 27th
Road as "Isidor Cohen Road" in recognition of his significant contributions to the community;
and
WHEREAS, despite not being of Black heritage, Isidor Cohen's and his family's
contributions significantly influenced the Black community, prompting this recognition; and
WHEREAS, Isidor Cohen, born on June 15, 1871, in Kiev, Ukraine, immigrated to the
United States in the late 19th century amid political persecution; and
WHEREAS, Cohen, a Jewish immigrant, found employment with the Flagler
organization, which played a pivotal role in the development of Florida's railroad infrastructure,
enhancing local economies; and
WHEREAS, in 1896, Cohen was instrumental in the incorporation of Miami, actively
participating in the foundational election and advocating for the contributions of Black
community members; and
WHEREAS, Cohen's establishment of a men's clothing and dry goods business marked
the beginning of a long and beneficial involvement in Miami's commercial and cultural
development; and
WHEREAS, his service in various influential roles, including multiple presidencies of the
Miami Chamber of Commerce and leadership positions in local organizations, significantly
shaped Miami's community services; and
WHEREAS, the Cohen family's legacy includes foundational roles in establishing key
community institutions such as the Temple Beth David Synagogue, the first Jewish place of
worship in Miami; and
WHEREAS, Isidor Cohen's dedication extended through his family, with his wife
founding the Jewish Home for the Aged, his daughter establishing the March of Dimes in Miami
and contributing to the founding of what is now the Frost Museum of Science, and his grandson
serving as City Attorney for various Miami -Dade County cities and contributing to The Black
Archives;
WHEREAS, in light of these substantial contributions, the City Commission deems it
fitting to honor Isidor Cohen by codesignating Southwest 2nd Avenue as "Isidor Cohen Road";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY 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 City Commission hereby codesignates Southwest 2nd Avenue from
Southwest 26th Road to Southwest 27th Road as "Isidor Cohen Road," in honor of the
contributions made by Cohen to the City.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, and Solid Waste; the Miami -Dade County Department of
Transportation and Public Works; the United States Postal Service; and, if a State of Florida
road, to the Florida Department of Transportation, District Six, for sign installation within the
newly designated roadways.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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