HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-050-3605_-_Haitian_Heritage_Month_and_Flag_Day_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-050-3605
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF
MAY AS HAITIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MONTH DURING THE
MONTH OF MAY 2021 AND MAY 18TH 2021 AS HAITIAN FLAG
DAY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Haitian-Americans constitute as one of the largest minority
communities in the City of Miami Gardens and make significant contributions to the
cultural diversity and richness of the City, and
WHEREAS, Haitian Heritage Cultural Month is a nationally recognized month and
an opportunity for individuals including Haitians and lovers of the the Haitian culture to
celebrate the rich culture, distinctive art, delicious food and learn the traditions of Haiti
and its people, and
WHEREAS, the celebration is an expansion of the Haitian Flag Day on May 18th,
a major patriotic day celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora created to encourage
patriotism, and
WHEREAS, May 18th has been celebrated as Haitian Flag Day for generations,
commemorating the flag’s creation in 1803 by Jean-Jacques Dessalines at the Congress
of Arcahaie and recognizing the history, culture, and heritage of the Haitian people as
they created their nation through a struggle for freedom that resonated across the globe
and inspired independence movements in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien is requesting the City recognizes the
month of May as Haitian Heritage Cultural Month and May 18, 2021 as Haitian Flag Day
in the City of Miami Gardens,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: EXPRESSION OF RECOGNITION: The City Council of the City of
Miami Gardens hereby recognizes the month of May 2021 as Haitian Heritage Cultural
Month and May 18, 2021 as Haitian Flag Day in the City of Miami Gardens.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2021-050-3605
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 12, 2021.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
REVIEWED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Absent
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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