HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-031-1921_-_National_Social_Services_Month_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2023-031-1921
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF
MARCH AS NATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES MONTH IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human
well-being and help meet the basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular
focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty, and
WHEREAS, Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession
of social work, and
WHEREAS, the theme for Social Work Month 2023 is Social Work Breaks Barriers,
and
WHEREAS, National Social Work Month is an opportunity for social workers
across the country to put the spotlight on their profession and highlight the important
contribution they make to society, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro is recommending that the City of
Miami Gardens recognize the month of March as National Social Services Month,
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: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby recognizes the month of March as National Social Services Month in the City of
Miami Gardens.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 22, 2023.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN IGHODARO
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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