HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-012-2314_-_Use_of_Council_Chambers_for_OBC_Press_Conference_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-012-2314
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMUNITY ROOM FOR A
PRESS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 29, 2025
REGARDING THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, founded in 1933 by J.R.E. Lee Jr., the son of Florida A&M University’s
president, the Orange Blossom Classic quickly became a must-see postseason game,
and
WHEREAS, from 1933 to 1978, the game became a historic tradition, and
WHEREAS, after a forty-plus year hiatus, The Orange Blossom Classic made its
return to Miami Gardens in 2021, and
WHEREAS, the Orange Blossom Classic’s mission is to boost tourism in South
Florida, generate economic impact—especially for small businesses through its Business
Unite program—and educate attendees of all ages on the significance and reach of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and
WHEREAS, Councilman Reggie Leon is requesting to use the City Council
Chambers for a press conference on January 29, 2025, regarding the Orange Blossom
Classic,
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 authorize use of the City Council Chambers for a press conference to be held on
January 29, 2025, regarding the Orange Blossom Classic.
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 JANUARY 22, 2025.
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Resolution No. 2025-012-2314
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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: Vice Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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