HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-065-2367_-_State_Senator_Oscar_Braynon_II_Park_at_Rolling_Oaks_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-065-2367
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING
OF ROLLING OAKS PARK TO “STATE SENATOR OSCAR
BRAYNON ll PARK AT ROLLING OAKS”; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Oscar Braynon II is a lifelong public servant and native of the City of
Miami Gardens. A proud product of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Braynon rose
from local beginnings to become one of Florida’s most influential legislative leaders, and
WHEREAS, Senator Braynon, before his time in the Florida Legislature was
elected in 2003 as the youngest elected official at the age of 26 in Miami-Dade County to
the inaugural City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, Senator Braynon continued to serve the residents of Miami Gardens
and all Floridians when he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives (2008–
2011) and subsequently in the Florida Senate (2011–2020), where he represented
various districts including northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties. He held
key leadership positions such as Minority Leader of the Senate (2016–2018) and was
widely respected for his advocacy on education, public safety, economic opportunity, and
healthcare access, and
WHEREAS, Senator Braynon, along with his mother and father, has resided in the
Rolling Oaks Subdivision of Miami Gardens and continues to reside there to this day,
demonstrating a lasting and personal connection to the community, and
WHEREAS, Senator Braynon continues to be an consistent supporter of youth
programs and community initiatives in Miami Gardens such as the 5000 Role Models of
Excellence, youth basketball tournaments, and economic development projects, and
WHEREAS, during his time in and out of public office, Senator Braynon has always
been a statesman that has led with passion, care, dedication, and service to all, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the approval of the
request to rename Rolling Oaks Park to “State Senator Oscar Braynon II Park at Rolling
Oaks”,
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.
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Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the renaming of Rolling Oaks Park to “State Senator Oscar Braynon II
Park at Rolling Oaks”.
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 MAY 28, 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: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
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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