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File ID: #18192
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Joe Carollo
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
SOUTHWEST 13TH COURT BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET AND
SOUTHWEST 13TH STREET AS "TERESA `TERRI' CALLAVA WAY," IN HONOR OF
HER OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN
NAMED OFFICIALS.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-25-0404
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 18192 Final Action Date:9/25/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CODESIGNATING
SOUTHWEST 13TH COURT BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET AND
SOUTHWEST 13TH STREET AS "TERESA `TERRI' CALLAVA WAY," IN HONOR OF
HER OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN
NAMED OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, Teresa "Terri" Callava (1956-2021) was a beloved community leader,
passionate advocate, and cultural icon in the City of Miami ("City") whose work for over three
decades left an indelible mark on South Florida; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Callava served as Director of Business Development & Marketing for
the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for thirty-six (36) years, during which time she played a pivotal
role in transforming the organization into a beacon of hope for underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, through her leadership and tireless dedication, the Kiwanis of Little Havana
raised more than seventy million dollars ($70,000,000.00), directly benefiting hundreds of
thousands of young people by supporting college scholarships, summer camps, youth sports
leagues, back -to -school drives, and other initiatives that increased access to education and
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Callava helped shape the cultural fabric of Miami and was a driving
force behind iconic community celebrations, including the Calle Ocho Music Festival and
Carnaval on the Mile, uplifting Latin culture and uniting the diverse communities of South
Florida, thereby elevating Miami's global reputation; and
WHEREAS, known for her vivacious spirit, compassion, and extraordinary work ethic,
Ms. Callava was often described as "the epitome of passion" and the heart and soul of the
Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, with a legacy that endures in the programs she championed and
in the countless lives she touched; and
WHEREAS, beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Callava was a devoted
mother, partner, sister, aunt, and friend, remembered by her family as "the nucleus of it all," who
lived fully, loved deeply, and inspired endlessly; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Callava courageously battled cancer and passed away peacefully on
April 7, 2021, at the age of sixty-four (64), surrounded by loved ones; and
WHEREAS, the City finds it fitting and proper to honor Teresa "Terri" Callava's life,
legacy, and contributions to our youth, our families, and our culture by codesignating Southwest
13th Court between Southwest 8th Street and Southwest 13th Street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby co -designates Southwest 13th Court
between Southwest 8th Street and Southwest 13th Street as "Teresa `Terri' Callava Way."
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take all necessary steps to effectuate this
codesignation, including the installation of appropriate signage.
Section 4. 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 5. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy j ng III, C y ttor y 9/16/2025