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File Number: 16-00581
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PLEDGING ITS SOLIDARITY
WITH THE PEOPLE OF ECUADOR SUFFERING THE EFFECTS OF TWO (2)
EARTHQUAKES.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2016, an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck off the
coast of Ecuador; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2016, a second earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off
the coast of Ecuador; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the earthquakes over 500 people are confirmed dead, over 100 people
are still missing, and over 7,000 people are injured; and
WHEREAS, over 25,000 people remain in shelters due to the catastrophic destruction to buildings
and infrastructure caused by the earthquakes making it difficult to provide aid and support to affected
regions; and
WHEREAS, international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the United States Agency for International Development
have deployed relief teams to provide aid, support, and supplies to the people of Ecuador;
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 and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The members of the Miami City Commission pledge their solidarity with the people of
Ecuador suffering the effects of two (2) earthquakes.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {1)
D AS TO FORM AND. CORRECTNESS:
DRIA VENDEZ J
ATTORNEY
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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