HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-138-3692_-_Supporting_Susan_G._Komen_Nonprofit_Organization_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-138-3692
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN IGHODARO SPECIAL EVENTS
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDERED DOLLARS ($2,500) TO SUPPORT SUSAN G.
KOMEN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION'S BREAST CANCER
INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, among women in the United States, breast cancer is the most
commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death, and
WHEREAS, In 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer
will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 49,290 new cases of non-invasive (in
situ) breast cancer, and
WHEREAS, breast cancer has the highest mortality rate of any cancer in women
between the ages of 20 and 59, and
WHEREAS, African American women have a 31% breast cancer mortality rate
which is highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group, and
WHEREAS, as one of the largest African American City Councilwoman Shannan
Ighodaro encourages that the City does more to help women of color with breast cancer,
and
WHEREAS, the Susan G. Komen nonprofit organization addresses breast cancer
on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy
initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against breast cancer, and
WHEREAS, as the largest African American City in Florida, Miami Gardens can
help change statistics in our community and ultimately save lives by meeting the most
critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and
cure breast cancer, and
WHEREAS, the Susan G Komen Organization has made countless contributions
throughout the City of Miami Gardens by providing residents with education and
awareness outreach for many of years and free diagnostic screening, biopsies,
mammograms, chemotherapy and financial assistance to uninsured Miami Gardens
residents, and
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Resolution No. 2021-138-3692
WHEREAS, Susan G Komen engages the community with events that promotes
breast health education, advocacy and empowerment, including awarding annual grants
supporting YWCA in Miami Gardens, partnerships with Miami Gardens churches (Mt.
Zion AME, Mt. Hermon AME and Myrtle Grove Presbyterian) and Breast Cancer
awareness events with former Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson at Miami Carol City Park, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Ighodaro is requesting two thousand five hundred
($2,500) from her special events account to support the Susan G. Komen Nonprofit
Organization’s Breast Cancer Initiatives,
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 allocate funds from Seat 3 Special Events Account for Two Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($2,500) to support the Susan G. Komen Nonprofit Organization Breast
Cancer Initiatives.
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 OCTOBER 27, 2021.
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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 SHANNAN IGHODARO
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Resolution No. 2021-138-3692
Moved by: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
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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