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Resolution R-24-0473
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 16872 Final Action Date: 11/21/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING A
PORTION OF NORTHWEST 19TH AVENUE FROM NORTHWEST 34TH
STREET TO NORTHWEST 36TH STREET AS "MIRTA SANDRA FUENTES
WAY" HONORING HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY")
AND THE GREATER MIAMI AREA, 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 OFFICIALS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner Joe Carollo
WHEREAS, Mirta Sandra Fuentes was born on March 29, 1948, in Havana, Cuba, and
immigrated to the United States in 1961, where she was reunited with her family in Washington
D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Mirta Sandra Fuentes married Francisco Manuel Fuentes in Northern
Virginia at the age of 18, and their marriage spanned 56 years, including 7 years in Spain where
Francisco completed medical school; and
WHEREAS, after returning to the United States, the Fuentes family moved to Miami in
1982, Mirta Sandra Fuentes dedicated her life to helping others, particularly the most vulnerable
in the community, becoming a Guardian Ad Litem in the State of Florida in 1993 and serving as
the Director of Child Affairs for Amigos for Kids for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, she pursued higher education and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of
Liberal Studies from Barry University in 2001, later being recognized as a Distinguished Alumni
for her professional achievements and contributions to society; and
WHEREAS, Mirta Sandra Fuentes worked with the Honey Shine Mentoring Program,
Alonzo Mourning Charities, and held various professional roles, including Community Outreach
Worker and Program Supervisor at the Children's Home Society, and Program Director of the
Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco Church; and
WHEREAS, her work impacted countless lives, providing after -school assistance,
physical fitness, nutrition, and creative programs for hundreds of needy children and their
families; and
WHEREAS, Mirta Sandra Fuentes was affectionately known as the "Mother Theresa of
Miami" for her tireless dedication to the community and her extensive volunteer work; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami wishes to honor Mirta Sandra Fuentes by codesignating a
portion of Northwest 19th Avenue From Northwest 34th Street To Northwest 36th Street as "Mirta
Sandra Fuentes Way" in recognition of her outstanding service and contributions to the
community as well as the founder of the Leadership Learning Center at St. Juan Bosco;
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File ID: 16872 Enactment Number: R-24-0473
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 Miami City Commission hereby codesignates a portion of Northwest 19th
Avenue From Northwest 34th Street To Northwest 36th Street as "Mirta Sandra Fuentes Way."
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; the Miami -Dade County Commissioner of District 3; 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 roadway.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy ng III, C y ttor -y 11/12/2024
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