HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2016-023#TR 12754
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2016-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, RECOGNIZING THE PLIGHT OF
ROBERT LEVINSON AND DEMANDING HIS SWIFT AND
SAFE RETURN TO HIS FAMILY; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AND STATE
LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS, THE GOVERNOR OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES AND TO THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Robert Levinson served as a special agent with the Federal
Bureau of Investigation for twenty-two (22) years and with the United States Drug
Enforcement Administration for six (6) years; and
WHEREAS, Robert Levinson rendered valuable public service to this nation
before his retirement from the Federal Government; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Christine Levinson reside and raised their children in
the City of Coral Springs; and
WHEREAS, Robert Levinson was kidnapped in Iran on March 9, 2007; and
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WHEREAS, Robert Levinson's captivity is one of the longest in American
history; and
WHEREAS, Robert Levinson's personal health has deteriorated in captivity
due to his diabetic condition and the lack of access to proper medication to control
that condition; and
WHEREAS, citizens of this great nation have worked tirelessly to acquire
signatures on behalf of Robert Levinson to ensure that the Federal Government
utilizes all of its diplomatic resources to secure his release and safe return to his
family; and
WHEREAS, governmental as well as private organizations are actively
working to bring Robert Levinson home, and
WHEREAS, recently the U.S. Government was able to negotiate the release
of several U.S. citizens held in Iran, and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac joins with the City of Coral Springs to
request that the U.S. Government continue and double their efforts in obtaining the
release of Robert Levinson; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac together with the City of Coral Springs
demands the Iranian Government release Robert Levinson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
SECTION 2: The City Commission of the City of Tamarac recognizes
the plight of Robert Levinson and demands his swift and safe return to his family.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is authorized to transmit this Resolution to
the appropriate Federal and State legislative members, the Governor of the State of
Florida, the President of the United States and to the City of Coral Springs.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
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invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
or applications of this Resolution.
SECTION 6:
its passage and adoption.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
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CITY ATTORNEY
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DRESSLER
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR DRESSLER
DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL
DIST 2: COMM. GOMEZ
DIST 3: VICE MAYOR GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO