HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-95-285Temp. Reso. #7279
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-_0J
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE SUNDAY
BEFORE THE OFFICIAL NATIONAL HOLIDAY AS DR.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., "KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE
COUNTY -WIDE TRIBUTE DAY, JANUARY 14, 1996";
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Committee of Broward County, a
coalition of interested individuals, religious institutions and community organizations, is
designed to facilitate the development of group activities across Broward County in the
spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., to support communities working together in an integrated
society toward a common goal of peaceful coexistence; and
WHEREAS, we remain committed to the cultural and creative integrity of each
individual project and every municipality in Broward County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, this is the first County -wide tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and
all municipalities of Broward County join the Tribute Committee in their dedication to this
mission statement and the need to bring the community together; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of all municipalities of Broward County join the diverse
cross-section and composition of the Committee in recognizing Dr. King's vision in bringing
people together from all over the County to present an evening intended to promote
cultural diversity and harmony; and
WHEREAS, this event will be an opportunity to learn about the impact of the civil
rights movement in Broward County; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac will work in a cooperative effort with Silver Lakes
Middle School to promote an essay contest for middle school students to focus on Dr.
King's vision.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be in
the best interest of the Citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to participate in this
endeavor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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: That the Sunday before the official National Holiday be observed as
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Keep The Dream Alive County -wide Tribute Day", Sunday,
January 14, 1996".
SECTION 3: That the City of Tamarac City Commission hereby commits a
cooperative effort with Silver Lakes Middle School to promote an essay contest for middle
school students to focus on Dr. King's vision.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution
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SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this / day of �tJ , 1995.
ATTEST:
CAROL A. EVANS, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as MAYOR
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MITCHELL S. KR
CITY ATTORN
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NORMAN ABRAMOWITZ
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE
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