HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-040-2342_-_Orange_Blossom_Press_Conference_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-040-2342
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 WEDNESDAY MAY
21ST, 2025 REGARDING THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC IN
ADDITION TO THE ORANGE BLOSSOM CHEER CLINIC TO BE
HELD AT BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
ON SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD, 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Orange Blossom Classic, founded in 1933, initially drew 2,000
fans to a “blacks-only” ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida, and
WHEREAS, this historic event helped lay the foundation for HBCU (Historically
Black Colleges & Universities) classics, and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the Orange Blossom Classic was revitalized to elevate the
visibility of HBCUs within the vibrant community of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, the event promises to attract thousands of fans, alumni, school
members, and families, while highlighting the important role HBCUs play in educating
future professionals and shaping tomorrow's leaders., and
WHEREAS, with a focus on raising scholarship funds for the participating schools,
the renewed Orange Blossom Classic aims to support the knowledge, discipline, and
commitment required to be a student at an HBCU, ensuring the future success of these
institutions and their students for years to come,
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 use of the city council chambers and community room for the
Orange Blossom Classic Press Conference taking place Wednesday May 21st, 2025, in
addition to the use of the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex for the OBC cheer clinic
on Saturday August 23rd, 2025.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2025-040-2342
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 23, 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: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Wilson
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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