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Resolution: R-16-0486
File Number: 1143
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 10/13/2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING DEEPEST
SYMPATHY AND SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF JOSE
FERNANDEZ, AND TO THE MIAMI MARLINS ORGANIZATION UPON HIS
UNTIMELY DEATH.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Frank Carollo
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") grieves the untimely death of Jose Fernandez, the
Cuban American professional baseball player and superstar pitcher for the Miami Marlins; and
WHEREAS, in his three (3) year span as a major league pitcher, Jose Fernandez has
been recognized for his efforts on the field, including two (2) All-Star selections in the years
2013 and 2016 and being selected as the National League Rookie of the Year in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Jose Fernandez was deemed a hero by his mother, who he saved from
drowning when she fell overboard from the speed boat they used to defect during their voyage
to the United States and to the Cuban community for his philanthropic endeavors and success
as a Major League pitcher; and
WHEREAS, Jose Fernandez's humanitarian efforts had a major impact on the baseball
community, working with charitable organizations like Marlins Ayudan and Live Like Bella while
raising awareness to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Osteogenesis Imperfecta; and
WHEREAS, the City pauses in its deliberations to recognize Jose Fernandez's life
efforts and to share our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to his family, friends and
the Miami Marlins Organization;
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 authorities of the City of Miami, in the State of Florida, on behalf of
our citizens, pause in our official deliberations to honor and express our deepest sympathy to
his family and friends, and to record for posterity this fitting tribute to Jose Fernandez (1992-
2016).
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
' If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10)
calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this
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File ID: 1143
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Enactment Number: R-16-0486
Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City
Commission.
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