HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-018-2320_-_Recognizing_Flora_Johnson_and_Fannie_M._Gilbert_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-018-2320
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY-THREE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY CENTS ($6,483.70)
FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT FOR SPONSORSHIP OF TWO PLAQUES FOR CITY
OF MIAMI GARDEN'S RESIDENTS THE LATE FLORA BELLE
MATCHETT JOHNSON AND FANNIE MAE GILBERT. THE
PLAQUES WILL BE UNVEILED IN THEIR HONOR IN MARCH
2025 FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting an allocation from his community
benefit account in the amount not to exceed Six Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty-
Three Dollars and Seventy Cents ($6,483.70), and
WHEREAS, this request is for the purchase of two plaques that will be in honor of
two Miami Gardens residents the late Flora Belle Matchett Johnson and Fannie Mae
Gilbert, though they are no longer with us, their impact and service to our community lives
on, and
WHEREAS, Flora Belle Matchett Johnson, founder of Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren Association (GRGA), dedicated her life to serving others, her legacy of
advocacy and support for youth, seniors and veterans, and
WHEREAS, Flora was a long-time resident of the Bunche Park area in the City of
Miami Gardens, however, her service to the community spanned the entire city, and
WHEREAS, Fannie Mae Gilbert was a long-time resident of the Rolling
Oaks/Crestview community here in the City of Miami Gardens, she was a community
activist who embraced the quest for excellence in her community, and
WHEREAS, Fannie was a woman of passion, grace, and a caring spirit who cared
about her community, and was a strong voice of reason and advocacy for youth and
seniors, her unwavering service and advocacy also spanned the entire city, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris would like to honor these two phenomenal
women for their service and impact during the month of March 2025 for Women's History
Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2025-018-2320
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 allocating Six Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty-Three Dollars and
Seventy Cents ($6,483.70) from Mayor Rodney Harris’ community benefit account for the
purchase of two plaques to honor the late Flora Belle Matchett Johnson and Fannie Mae
Gilbert.
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 RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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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