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4/3/78
RESOLUTION NO. 7 8- 2 3 6
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION'S DESIRE TO GIVE SPECIAL
RECOGNITION TO NATIONAL AIRLINESt INAUGRA-
TION OF NONSTOP FLIGHT SERVICE FROM MIAMI
TO AMSTERDAM AND FRANKFURT ON MAY 1, 1978,
AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE CITYtS REPRESENTATIVES ON THE
INAUGURAL FLIGHT AS GUEST OF NATIONAL AIRLINES,
INC., ON THIS SPECIAL OCCASION.
WHEREAS, National Airlines, Inc. will be commenc-
ing direct nonstop air service to Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
and Frankfurt, West Germany, on May 1, 1978 from Miami; and
WHEREAS, this represents another step in a continu-
ing effort by National Airlines to provide more air travel
links to accommodate the growing demand by international
travelers for improved service and opportunity to visit foregin
countries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami and surrounding area will
benefit greatly in terms of potential tourism and new commer-
cial contracts between Miami and cities of other nations; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City of Miami be
represented on the occasion of this inaugural flight;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
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The significance and benefits to 11e
derived from the nonstop flight service of National Airlines
from Miami to Amsterdam and Frankfurt, which will commence on
May 1, 1978, are hereby especially recognized.
Section 2. On behalf of the citizens of the City of
Miami, the City Commission hereby joins Natinonal Airlines, Inc.
in its fitting celebration of this special occasion and hereby
designates the Mayor and the City Manager as the City's
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
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Reptesentatives on the inaugural flight of this ttansoceanic
service as guests of National Airlines) tttce
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April) 19784
ATTEST:
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PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ROBERT F. CLARK, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Maurice A. rerre
MAURICE A. FERRE s MAYO R
APPRS D AS TO FORM t CORRECTNESS:
GEORGE. KNOX, JR., ATTORNEY
"Sri r;.'ORTIVE
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Match30, 1978
Mr, Joseph Grassie
City Manager
City of Miami
1', O. Box 330708
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mr. Grassic:
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On May 1 it will be the privilege of National Airlines to
commence non-stop air services to two important new destinations
in Europe - Amsterdam and Frankfurt - from Miami. Historically,
such new air services have paved the way for important economic
and cultural ties between the involved communities.
In observance of this occasion, National is permitted by Federal
Law and our agreements with the International Air Transport
Association to provide courtesy inaugural flights for civic and
business leaders of the involved communities. Accordingly, we
will have an inaugural flight departing Miami May 1 and returning
May 7, after appropriate ceremonies in Amsterdam and Frankfurt,
(We will have inaugural ceremonies later in the month bringing
comparable guests from Europe to Florida.)
Since the City of Miami will be heavily promoted and identified
in these proceedings, it is clearly proper that Miami be represented
by the Mayor. In order for the Mayor to accept the invitation, we
believe it fitting for the Miami City Commission to, by vote,
accept the invitation and designate the Mayor as the City's repre-
sentative on the inaugural flight.
As City Manager, we believe it important that you also accompany us
to explore the advantages these new routes represent to Miami, and
trust the City Commission would concur in our invitation.
I ask that these matters be placed before the City Commission at
the April 7 meeting; and I will be glad to entertain questions on
behalf of National Airlines.
Sincerely,
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Donald F. McGui
Director - State &
Community Affairs