HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-182-2256_-_Sigma_Gamma_Rho_Way_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-182-2256
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING
OF NW 19TH AVENUE, FROM NW 183RD STREET TO NW
179TH STREET, AS “SIGMA GAMMA RHO WAY”;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE
STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, founded in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is a nonprofit
sorority of over 100,000 inducted collegiate and professional women with over 500
chapters dedicated to enhancing the quality of lives for women, youth and the
communities they serve globally, and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. through its commitment to the
mission “Greater Service, Greater Progress” for over 100 years seeks to address its
communities through programs and projects that impact society educationally, socially,
politically, and economically, and
WHEREAS, locally, the Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Incorporated was established March 11, 1955 in order to provide a beacon of
hope for Miami-Dade County, and
WHEREAS, the Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter will celebrate 70 years of
sisterhood, scholarship, and service on March 11, 2025, and
WHEREAS, members of Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter actively engage in sorority
initiatives such as the Annual Youth Symposium, Operation Big Bookbag, March of
Dimes, Mental Health Awareness programming, Women’s Wellness Initiatives, and Youth
programming, and
WHEREAS, designating NW 19th Avenue, from 183rd Street to NW 179th, as
“Sigma Gamma Rho Way” would be a testament to the Sorority’s long-standing legacy of
“Greater Service, Greater Progress” to the Miami Gardens community, and
WHEREAS, Section 34-233 of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinance
outlines the process for renaming and co-designing streets, and
WHEREAS, Section 33-233(b)(10) provides guidance for the Mayor and members
of the City Council to sponsor a Resolution for the renaming or co-designation of a street,
and
WHEREAS, the Councilman Leon seeks to honor the Sorority’s rich history and
strong legacy by officially recognizing and dedicating NW 19th Avenue, from 183rd Street
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Resolution No. 2024-182-2256
to NW 179th Street, as “Sigma Gamma Rho Way” and directing the City Manager to take
all steps necessary to change the street signage for this purpose.
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 renaming of NW 19th Avenue, from 183rd Street to NW 179th
Street, as “Sigma Gamma Rho Way”. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to
change the street signage.
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 NOVEMBER 13, 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 REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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