HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-041-3596_-_National_Day_of_Prayer_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-041-3596
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 6, 2021 AS
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first
Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation, and
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a City as
it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought spiritual
wisdom of when faced with critical decisions, and
WHEREAS, when women and men of all backgrounds and beliefs are free to
practice their faiths without fear or coercion, it bolsters our religious communities and
helps to lift up diverse and vibrant societies throughout our world, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro would like for the City Council to
recognize May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Miami Gardens, and
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: RECOGNITION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
recognizes May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Miami Gardens.
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 APRIL 28, 2021.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2021-041-3596
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN IGHODARO
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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