HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-169-2243_-_National_Author_s_Day_-_Adopted_(1).docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-169-2243
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($3,000) IN SUPPORT OF HIS NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY
READ-IN EXPERIENCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, the president of the Bement Illinois
Women’s Club of setting aside a day to celebrate American authors and in May of 1929,
the club endorsed a resolution for National Author’s Day to be observed honoring
American writers, and
WHEREAS, The United States Department of Commerce recognized this day in
1949 with the idea to recognize and celebrate all of the people who have contributed to
American literature, and
WHEREAS, On November 1st, millions of people celebrate authors and the books
they write on National Author’s Day, and
WHEREAS, on this special day, Councilman Stephens recognizes and honors
local authors who have made profound contributions to the world of literature with this
celebratory event of the literary arts, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens is requesting the allocation of Three Thousand
Dollars ($3,000.00) from his Special Events Account (001-12-02-512-492-06) to support
his annual National Author’s Day Read-In Experience.
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 authorizes the allocation of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) from his Special
Events Account (001-12-02-512-492-06) to support Councilman Stephens’ National
Author’s Day Read-In Experience.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2024-169-2243
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Not Present
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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