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Resolution R-25-0156
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 17458 Final Action Date: 4/24/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), CODESIGNATING NORTHWEST 23RD COURT
FROM NORTHWEST 7TH STREET TO NORTHWEST 11 TH STREET AS
"MARGARITA FAROY WAY" IN HONOR OF MARGARITA FAROY'S
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
WHEREAS, Margarita Faroy Batista ("Margarita Faroy"), born on June 20, 1931, left
Cuba in 1961 seeking new opportunities and challenges and relocated to Miami, Florida, with
her family, marking a significant chapter in her history by blending her rich Cuban heritage with
the diverse cultural tapestry of their new home; and
WHEREAS, it was in Miami where the seeds of the second generation's leadership were
sown by Margarita Faroy and her husband, Abel Batista, who opened the doors to Casa Faroy
Trophies in 1965, bringing fresh perspectives while honoring their roots and the tradition set by
her parents, Emilio and Maria Faroy, who started Casa Faroy in Cuba back in 1926; and
WHEREAS, today, her children, Ivette, Emilio, and Maria, and grandchildren, as a third
generation, have joined the family business and continue to uphold the values instilled by
Margarita Faroy; and
WHEREAS, her love for the craft and community has been an integral part of the City of
Miami and Miami -Dade County, with the crafts produced by the Faroy family offering passion
and dedication to this community; and
WHEREAS, Margarita Faroy's genuine love for what she did and created with her family
drives them to serve the community with integrity and heart; and
WHEREAS, Margarita Faroy always took immense pride in her last name, Faroy, a
symbol of resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment, with the journey from Havana to
the United States, spanning nearly a century, being a testament to her family's hard work and
adaptability; and
WHEREAS, Margarita Faroy was deeply committed to community service, actively
participating in various charitable activities and initiatives that benefited the residents of Miami
and Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Margarita Faroy's legacy of community service continues to inspire future
generations to give back to their community and uphold the values of compassion, generosity,
and civic responsibility;
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File ID: 17458 Enactment Number: R-25-0156
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 Northwest 23rd Court from
Northwest 7th Street to Northwest 11 th Street as "Margarita Faroy Way" in honor of her
dedicated service and lasting impact on the community.
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 5; 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:
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