HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-113-2003_-_Feeding_South_Florida_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2023-113-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1981 Feeding South Florida® has worked to end hunger in the
City of Miami Gardens by providing immediate access to nutritious food, and
WHEREAS, in South Florida approximately one million individuals face hunger,
and
WHEREAS, food should not be an impossible choice for the community of Miami
Gardens, and
WHEREAS, Feeding South Florida leads hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in
the City of Miami Gardens while transforming lives through innovative programming and
education that provides economic growth and overall well-being, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens is recommending that the City of Miami
Gardens City Council support Feeding South Florida by recognizing the month of
September as Hunger Action 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 September as Hunger Action Month.
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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: C0UNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
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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