HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-016-2318_-_Joann_E._Cox_Rolle_Blvd_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-016-2318
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING
OF NW 23RD AVENUE ROAD, BETWEEN NW 155TH TERRACE
TO NW 158TH STREET AS “JOANN E. COX ROLLE BLVD.”;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE
STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Joann E. Cox Rolle was one of the many outspoken community
activists that were trailblazers previous to the incorporation of the City of Miami Gardens
in 2003, and
WHEREAS, Joann was born and raised in Hallandale Beach, Florida of Bahamian
lineage on February 7th, 1925, in Hallandale, FL, to the parents of Bishop Theodore and
Elizabeth Cox, and
WHEREAS, Joann married Burdine A. Rolle, on July 27th, 1942, and to that Union
was born; Shirley, Connie "Constance", and James Rolle, and
WHEREAS, Joann attended the first Black-owned school of Cosmetology in
Miami-Dade County, “Sunlight Beauty Academy” and became the first black hairdresser
assistant under the guidance of David and Laurel Julius, and
WHEREAS, in 1950, Joann and her husband moved to the Bunche Park
neighborhood within Miami-Dade County, Florida; an area known for black World War II
veterans; and
WHEREAS, Joann was a longtime resident who personally campaigned against a
property developer for the benefit of families, in a time when people of color were denied
many privileges and civil liberties; and
WHEREAS, Joann’s fearlessness and determination influenced the development
and construction for a recreational playground and park in Miami Gardens, now known
as Bunche Park; and
WHEREAS, Section 34-233 of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinance
outlines the process for renaming and co-designating streets, and
WHEREAS, Section 44-233(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, Vice Mayor Robert Stephens, III seeks to honor the strong legacy and
work of the late Mrs. Joann E. Cox Rolle by officially recognizing and dedicating NW 23rd
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Resolution No. 2025-016-2318
Avenue Road, between NW 155th Terrace and NW 158th Street, as “JOANN E. COX
ROLLE BLVD.” 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 23rd Avenue Road, between NW 155th Terrace
and NW 158th Street as “JOANN E. COX ROLLE BLVD.”. 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2025.
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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: MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, AND CITY COUNCIL
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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Resolution No. 2025-016-2318
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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