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` CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 23, 2003
1. Called to Order/Roll Call of Members................................ Page 1
2. Presentation of Colors................................................... Page 1
3. Pledge of Allegiance..................................................... Page 1
4. Invocation................................................................. Page 1
5. Recognition of Dignitaries.............................................. Page 1
6. Special Reading...... .................................................... Page 1
7. Oath of Office.............................................................. Page 2
8. Presentation of Election Certificates................................... Page 2
9. Remarks..................................................................... Page 2
10. Benediction........................... ..................................... Page 2
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
INSTALLATION CEREMONY
Miami Norland Senior High School
1050 N.W. 195 Street
Miami Gardens, FL
Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order at 7:28 p.m. Commissioner Betty T. Ferguson
provided opening remarks.
II. PRESENTATION OF COLORS
The Miami-Dade Police Honor Guard provided a formal presentation of colors.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reginald Clyne led the pledge of allegiance.
IV. INVOCATION
Bishop Billy Baskin, New Way Fellowship Praise and Worship Center, offered
the invocation.
V. RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES
Commissioner Ferguson welcomed the following dignitaries: Florida State
Senator Fredericka Wilson, Mayor Evelyn Greer of the Village of Pinecrest,
Mayor Eugene Flinn of Palmetto Bay, Village Manager of Palmetto Bay Charles
Scurr, Community Activist Athalie Range, Executive Director Russ Marchner of
the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, Terry Cuson of the North Dade
Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Audrey Edmonson of the City of El Portal,
Commissioner Winston Barnes of the City of Miramar, Ruth Martin, representing
State Representative Wilbur T.Holloway, and Councilman Steve Bovo from City
of Hialeah.
VI. SPECIAL READING
Lillie Q. Odom read a passage by author Zora Neale Hurston and provided a brief
history.
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VII. OATH OF OFFICE
Michael B. Chavies, Circuit Court Judge, administered the Oath of office first to
Mayor Shirley Gibson and the members of the Council:
Seat 1: Council Member Aaron Campbell, Jr.
Seat 2: Council Member Barbara Watson
Seat 3: Council Member Audrey J. King
Seat 4: Council Member Melvin L. Bratton
Seat 5: Council Member Sharon Pritchett
Seat 6: Council Member Oscar Braynon, II
VIII. PRESENTATION OF ELECTION CERTIFICATES
Carrie P. Meek (Retired United States Congresswoman) congratulated the Mayor
and Council Members for their victory. She provided the Mayor and Council
Members with their election certificates.
IX. REMARKS
Each member of the Council provided a brief expression of their gratitude.
Commissioner Ferguson thanked the Council and the community for its effort.
X. BENEDICTION
Revered Dr. Jimmye F. Larkin, New Fellowship Christian Center, provided the
benediction.
The meeting concluded at 8:21 p.m.
Prepared and submitted by:
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July 23,2003
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