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6/27/74
RESOLUTION NO._ 10414,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTING
U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL 22
AND U, S. SENATE BILL 3, PROVIDING FOR A
NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY SYSTEM FOR ALL
AMERICANS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO SEND COPIES OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE U. S. SENATORS AND
MEMBERS OF THE U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES REPRESENTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS; THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY; THE DADE LEAGUE OF MUNIC-
IPALITIES; REPRESENTATIVE WILBUR MILLS;
AND TO SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY
WHEREAS, the cost of medical care today is so high
that the average American cannot afford a major illness; and
WHEREAS, current health insurance pays only about
one-third of the total health bill for those covered; and
WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Miami finds
the Health Security Program a right for all Americans and has
concluded that H.R. 22 and S.3 provide the most comprehensive
coverage in meeting the health needs of the average citizen; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that Congress enact the Health
Security Program without delay;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Commission of the City of Miami hereby
unanimously supports U. S. House of Representatives Bill 22 and
U. S. Senate Bill 3, providing for a National Health Security
System for all Americans.
Section 2. The City Clerk of the City of Miami is
hereby authorized and directed to send copies of this Resolution
to the U. S. Senators and Members of the U. S. House of Representa-
tives representing the State of Florida in the United States
Congress; the Board of County Commissioners of Metropolitan
Dade County; the Dade League of Municipalities; Representative
Wilbur Mills; and Senator Edward Kennedy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 day of r ,
1974.
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
Michel E. Anderson, Asst. City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
hn S. Lloyd, City Att•1 ney