Res No 117-10-13151 (3)RESOLUTION NO. 117 -10 -13151
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida, Co- Designating S.W. 74th Street, from S.W.
57th Avenue (Red Road) to S.W. 61St Avenue as Richard O'Barry
Drive; Directing the City Manager to submit this Resolution to
Miami -Dade County and to take all other necessary actions to
carry out the purpose of this Resolution; and providing an
effective date.
Whereas, Richard O'Barry is a resident of South Miami; and
Whereas, Richard O'Barry was a dolphin trainer in the Miami Seaquarium
during the 1960's training the dolphins who performed in the movie Flipper, and
Whereas, after leaving the employ of the Seaquarium, Richard O'Barry has
fought to free dolphins from captivity and raised awareness to prevent cruelty to
dolphins in Japan and worldwide, and
Whereas, in 1991 O'Barry received the 'Environmental Achievement Award'
presented by the United States Committee for the United Nations Environmental
Program (US /UNEP) in recognition of his efforts to save dolphins, and
Whereas, O'Barry has published two books, "Behind the Dolphin Smile" and
"To Free a Dolphin" concerning his work with saving dolphins, and
Whereas, the City Commission appreciates all efforts made by O'Barry to
save dolphins.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. S.W. 74th Street, from S.W. 57th Avenue (Red Road) to S.W.
61St Avenue shall be co- designated as "Richard O'Barry Drive ", and that it shall,
as soon as authorized by Miami Dade County, be known in and by the City of
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by evef ,g.
Res. No. 117 -10 -13151
South Miami as "Richard O'Barry Drive ", and signs shall be made and installed
above the present street declaring that designation.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be provided to the US Postal Service
and to the appropriate agencies to co- designate S.W. 74th Street, from S.W. 57th
Avenue (Red Road) to S.W. 61St Avenue as "Richard O'Barry Drive ".
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this June 2,
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
MAYO
2010.
COMMISSION VOTE:
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Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
absent
Commissioner Beasley:
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Commissioner Harris:
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Richard O'Barry
Marine Mammal Specialist, Earth
Island Institute
Richard O'Barry has worked both sides
of the dolphin street, the first 10 years
with the dolphin captivity industry, the
past 38 against it.
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realized that capturing dolphins and
training them to perform silly tricks is
simply wrong.
From that moment on, O'Barry knew
what he must do with his life. On the
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first Earth Day, 1970, he founded the
Dolphin Project, dedicated to freeing
captive dolphins who were viable
candidates and educating people
throughout the world to the plight of
dolphins in captivity. He launched a
searing campaign against the multi-
billion dollar dolphin captivity
industry, telling the public what was
really going on at dolphin shows and
urging people not to buy tickets to see
dolphins play the fool.
O'Barry has rescued and released more
than 25 captive dolphins in
Haiti, Colombia, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Brazil, the Bahamas
Islands and the United States. His
more than 45 years of experience with
dolphins and his firsthand knowledge
about the methods used to capture and
train, them has taken him all over the
world to participate in lectures and
conferences about the controversial
dolphin captivity issue. As he knew it
would, this. created a lot of hostility
toward him by those who stood to
profit from the continued exploitation
of dolphins.
"They're in this for money. Take it
away, and they'll quit doing this,"
O'Barry says and adds. "Dolphins are
free - ranging, intelligent, and
complex wild animals, and they
belong in the oceans, not playing the
clown in our human schemes."
To recognize his contribution, in 1991
O'Barry received the 'Environmental
Achievement Award' presented by
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the United States Committee for
the United Nations Environmental
Program (US / €JNEP).
His book 'Behind the Dolphin Smile'
was published in 1989, a second book,
'To Free A Dolphin' was published in
September 2000. Both of them are
about his work and dedication. A third
book is in the works.
O'Barry is a Fellow National in
The Explorers Club, a
multidisciplinary society that links
together scientists and explorers from
all over the world. Each member is an
accomplished individual with at least
one fascinating story to tell.
In January, 2007, O'Barry became the
Marine Mammal Specialist for Earth__
Island Institute and Director of
Save Japan Dolphins campaign: www.
SaveJapanDolphins.org
O'Barry received the ASPCA Lifetime
Achevement Award in 2009
The Cove (OBarry's bio -pic) won the
Academy Award for Best Feature
Documentary in 2010
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CURRICULUM OF RICHARD O'BARRY
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Richard O'Barry was bom In New York City, October 14, 1939.
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After having worked as a marine mammal trainer for about ten
years, O'Barry had a personal transformation. In 1970, he
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throughout the world. O'Barry's more than 40 years of
experience with dolphins and his firsthand knowledge about
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over the world to participate in dolphin rescues operations,
campaigns, lectures and conferences about the ethics of
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O'Barry has participated in the rescue; rehabilitation and /or
release of 24 captive bottlenose dolphins over the years.
To recognize his contribution, in 1991 O'Barry received the
Environmental Achievement Award, presented by the United
States Committee for the United Nations Environmental
Program (USiUNEP) on Capital Hill, Washington. D.C.
His book Behind the Dolphin Smite was first published in 1989
and the second book, To Free a Dolphin was published in
September 2000. Behind the Dolphin Smile has been
published in the English, Spanish, German, Japanese, and
Hungarian languages. To Free a Dolphin has been published
in English and French. Both books are about his work and
dedication. His children's book Habnvface, has been published
in the Japanese and Dutch languages.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
1960 -62: Head Diver for McKee's Museum of Sunken
Treasure. Participated in several sub -madne archaeological
expeditions.
1962 -63: DiverfCrew aboard fire capture boat MIV
Seaquadum, Miami Seaquadum.
1963 70: Show Diver, Dolphin Trainer, eventually Head
Trainer of dolphins at Miami Seaquadum.
196369: Head Trainer for the TV series: Flipper. (MGM -NBC
and Man Tors Studios)
1964. Founder and Director of Protect the Dolphins Inc,
dedicated to educating the public about the tuna - dolphin issue
and to end any further dolphin captures in Biscayne Bay,
Miami, Florida, USA,
1970 -71: Head Trainer of Hugo the killer whale. Miami
Seaquadum.
1971 -73: Head Trainer for the Feature Film and TV
series: Salty the Sea lion.
19642000: Underwater Stuntman (Screen Actors Guild) on
many feature films and television productions.
Partial credit list:
Flipper's New Adventure - Flipper TV Series - Salty the Sea
Lion - Salty TV Series - Around the World Under the Sea -
Helin Down There - Lady in Cement - Jaws of Death - Danny
and the Mermaid - Key Tortuga - Hunters of the Reef - Primus
- Raise the Titanic - Lost island - Never Say Never Again - The
Academy Award winning James Bond film Thunderbolt.
(Retired from the Screen Actors Guild with pension in 2000.)
1970: Founder & Director of the World Dolphin Foundation Inc.
Directed the rehabliitationfun- training and release of bottlenose
dolphins known as Opo. This organization pioneered captive
dolphin rehabilitation and release on Mashta Island, Key
Biscayne, Florida,
1972 -2099: Founder & Director of The Dolphin Project Inc, an
organization dedicated to the understanding and welfare of
dolphins and other whales throughout world. Directed the
rehabilitationfun-imining and release of bottlenose
dolphins LibedyandFlorrda. Actively Involved in the effort to
ban whaling in Japan, and to stop the international traffic in
captive dolphins. Conducted open ocean studies with W Id
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenelle frontalis) at White Sand
Ridge, Little Bahamas Bank, Bahamas Islands-
1976-77: Founder, Director of 'Me Roiling Coconut Review."
This was a troupe of environmentalists and musicians working
together to raise consciousness about various pressing dolphin
and whale issues. The tour, which started in Coconut Grove
Florida and ended in Tokyo, Japan, featured the following:
Fred Neil - California Governor Jerry Broom - Joni Mitchell -
Jackson Browne - Warren Zevon - Paul Winter Consort -
Coun6y Joe Me Donald - Richie Havens - Eric Andersen -
Odetla - Mimi Farina -John Sebastian - Tim Schrrtdt- J.D.
Souther - Harry Hosarw - Shigato izumla - Wavy Gravy. In
addition, hundreds of other Japanese and American
environmentalists and musicians participated.
1966-67: Director of dolphin rehabilitation for Oceanic
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Research Communication Alliance (ORCA), a project to
rehabilitate and release two captive botfienose dolphins back
into the wild after seven years of captivity. (The dolphins has
been captured for Dr. John C. Ullys humaNdolphin
communication project, JANUS) O'Bany was responsible for
the care and rehabilitationfurr training of bottlenose
dolphins Joe and Rosia on Wassau Island Georgia. This
project was documented by the National Geographic Society.
1988: Consultant for the Institute of Hydrobiology, Wuhan,
People's Republic of China and involved in the project to
establish a semi - natural preserve for the endangered Chinese
River dolphin (Upotes veAllifer) in the Yangtze River.
1988: Consultant for Nanjing Normal University, People's
Republic of China, in a project to save the Chinese River
dolphin (Upotes vexHiifer) from extinction.
1989: Founding member of Wiidwatch Australia, a project to
create an alternative to captivity by providing an opportunity to
see wild and free dolphins in South Australia.
1993: Contracted by the World Society for the Protection of
Animals (WSPA) to direct the rescue, rehabilitationlun- training
and release of bottlenose dolphin Flipper in Brazil.
(Documented by National Geographic Explorer Series)
1995196: Prepared three former US military dolphins for
release back into the wild. White one dolphin was deemed
unsuailable for release, the remaining two dolphins were
released into the Golf of Mexico May of 1996. They were later
recaptured in a joint effort between the local dolphin captivity
industry and the US Navy. For details read: To Free a
Dolphin,, Renaissance Books, USA, 2000.
1996197: Director of the Welcome Home Project, Project
Involved rehabilitating and returning two dolphins back into the
Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne, Florida. For details read: To
Free a Dolphin Renaissance Books, USA, 200D.
1998: Director of the Rescue and Rehabilitation of bottlenose
dolphin Stephanie in San Andres, Colombia. This effort was
featured in a six part French documentary entitled "The Blue
Beyond" and produced by Tele Images Nature Productions,
Pads, France.
2000.2001: Worked as wildlife Consultant for the World
Society for the Protection of Animals "PA)
2001 - 2003: Worked as Marine Mammal Specialist for the
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the
world's largest network of animal protection organizations,
representing more than 400 member organizations in 91
countries.
2001: Implemented the rehabirdation and un- training of
bottlenose dolphins Adel and Turbo in Guatemala.
(WSPAIDolphm Project)
2002: implemented the rehabilitation and un- training of
bottlenose dolphins Bluefield and Nice in Nicaragua.
(WSPA/Dolphin Project)
2004: Joined One Voice, a leading French animal
protection organization. France. He had to leave One
Voice, however, when the organization decided to cut
back on funds used for marine mammal issues.
2007: O'Barry became the Marine
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Mammal Specialist for Earth Israi d` ""
Institute and Director of Save Japan
Dolphins coalition: www
SaveJapanDolphins.org
AWARDS AND SPECIAL TRAINING:
1955: Received Honorable Discharge from Florida Army
National Guard. Served on active duty with the 506 Airborne
Infantry.
1955 -1960: US Navy. Received US Navy Commendation for
diving services aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Furse, antt-
submarine huater4dIler group of the Sixth Fleet, and for diving
services performed for the Submarine U.S.$ Atule. Served 22
months aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Tripoli, Honorable
Discharge,
1961: Graduated from Diver's Training Academy as a First
Class Commercial Deep Sea Diver, Shallow Water
Commercial Diver, SCUBA Instructor and international Red
Cross Water Safety Instructor.
1964: Received a commendation from the International Red
Cross for Extraordinary Personal Action in Life Saving,
1973: Issued United States Merchant Mariners Document.
(Able Body Seaman)
1989: Recipient of the Certificate of Appreciation Award.
Presented by The American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. (ASPCA)
1990: Appointed an Official and Honorary Member For Life in
The Loyal Order Of Orca Society, in recognition of
achievement in promoting interest and protection of the world's
Whales.
1991: Recipient of the Environmental Achievement Award,
presented by the Committee for the US/United Nations
Environmental Program (USIUNEP).
1991: Appointed Minister of Cetacean Affairs for the Conch
Republic by Mayor Tony Tenacino, Key West Florida.
1992: Guest of Honor, Genesis Awards, The Ark Trust.
1993: Recipient of the Outstanding National Activist Award.
Presented by the Culture and Animals Foundation.
2003: Duty elected into the Explorers Club as a Fellow.
2009: Received the ASPCA Lifetime Achievement Award.
PUBLICATIONS:
Dancino Dotohins: Oceans Magazine, fintemational
Oceanographic Society, 1980.
The Dolphin Protect: Sea Frontiers, International
Oceanographic Foundation, 1980.
Droi bins and Ueuid Music: Journal of the Acoustical Society of
America, 1982.
Behind the Dolphin Smile: Algonquin Books, USA 1988. Re-
published in the USA by Renaissance Books (St. Marlins
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Captive Dolphins: The Animals' Agenda Magazine, 1989.
Swimmine with Captive Dolphins: A.S.P,C,A Magazine, 1989
Des "chain des Dolphins: Baste! Lubbe Hamburg Germany,
1990. { p
Deiphin Mosoly: Hatter Ktado, Budapesh Hungary`; 1392 t'
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Protocol for the Rehabilitation and Release of Captive Atlantic
Bodienuse Dolphins: The Dolphin Project Nevrs[0116 „1995:
Pour Sauver un Dawhin: Le Pre aux Cleres, Paris; France,
1999.
To Free a Dolphin: Renaissance Books, USA 2000.
Tres la Sonrisa del Dolphin: RBA Ocean, Barcelona Spain
2001.
Protocol for Captive Dolphin Rehabilitation and Release: The
Whale Zone Book, Zurich Switzerland. Publication date: March
2003
How To Free Captive Dolphins: intemationai Animal World
Encyclopedia, University of Oxford, England. Publication Date
April, 2003
Die Bucht: Delius Klasen, Germany, 2010
Of Dolphins and Decency: Oceans, Public Affairs, USA 2010
LOCATION OF INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS
CAMPAIGNS AND LECTURES AIMED AT PROMOTING A
BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF DOLPHINS AND OTHER
WHALES:
The United States - Israel - Cuba - Belize - Canada - Peoples
Republic of China - Australia - Brazil - Venezuela - Nicaragua -
Bahamas Islands - Mexico - Peru - Argentina - Colombia -
Nethedands Antilles - Jamaica - Dominican Republic - Anguilla
- Antigua - Tortola - Guatemala - France - Italy - Holland -
Belgium - Spain - Germany - Switzedand - Hong Kong -
Denmark - Philippines- Greece - Austria - Norway - Finland -
United Kingdom - Japan - Dominican Republic - Cayman
islands.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
O'Barry's work to protect marine mammals has received
considerable international media coverage:
PARTIAL LIST: National Geographic Television - National
Geographic Explorer Series - NHK Japan - Animal Planet -
CNN - ESPN - ABC 20120 - 60 Minutes Australia - Dateline -
Hard Copy - Good Morning America - The Today Show - To
Tell the Truth - ABC, NBC, CBS Nightly News - Nature - The
Today Show Australia - Dateline - Sky TV News - Leeza
Gibbons Show- Its a Mimde - A Curets Affair - Frontline -
Entertainment Tonight - Inside Edition - Real Animal Rescues -
BBC Inside Story - BBC World News - Frontline - Eye Witness
Video -The Blue Beyond - The Crusaders - Pdmetime - The
Village Voice - New Times - Key West Citizen - Irish Times -
Earlh Undercover- Spiegel TV - Stem TV - New York Times -
New York Daily News - New York Post - USA Today -
Washington Post - Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel - Miami Herald
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-Miami Daily News - Christian Science Monitor - Atlanta.
Constitution - Toronto Star - Wail Street Journal - People
Magazine - China Times - Tampa Tribune - Los Angeles Times
- International Herald Tribune - Chicago Tribune - Time
Magazine - Boston Globe - Australian Advertiser - Seattle
Times - Newsweek Magazine - Smithsonian Magazine- Sea
Frontiers Magazine - Stem Magazine - Maria Claire Magazine
- Penthouse Magazine - Australian Times - London Times -
Scotland Today - Corpus Christi Cellar Times - Pronto
Magazine - St Petersburg Times -The Mail on Sunday -Daily !'
Mail - Focus Magazine - Oceans Magazine - Blick Zurich -
BlaseeZeitung - Berliner Morgenpost- Palm Beach Post -
Dyrevennen, Samvirke, JyHands- Posten, Piolitiken, Denmark -
Asahi Graf Japan - Japan Today - Baltimore City Paper -
Manila Times - Holland Sentinel - Sunday Times South Aftica -
San Francisco Chronicle - Oklahoma Gazette - Baltimore Sun -
Spiegel Magazine - Stem Magazine - Zurich Zeitung - Nassau
Guardian - Jerusalem Post- National Geographic Traveler
Magazine - UE Observer - De Standard Belgium - Jerusalem
Times - Israel Times - Sport Diver Magazine - Skin Diver
Magazine - Newsweek Japan - Playboy Magazine Japan -
Asahl Shimbun - Japan Times - Hobubei Mainichi - Le Figaro -
Le Echo - Seattle Post inteiligencer - Seattle Times -
Intemational Herald Tribune - Australian Geographic Magazine
- Terra Brazil Magazine - New Age Magazine - KLIK Magazine
- Manila Times - E Magazine - Newsday Magazine - Ocean
Realm Magazine - Outside Magazine - BBC Radio - KOMO
Radio - CBC Radio - Observer Radio - PBS Radio - Paul
Harvey Show- Murphy In the Morning - Jimmy Buffet's
Margaritaville Radio, Lary King Radio, Larry King Live, 360
Anderson Coper, The Opmh Winfrey Show, The Mike
Huchabee Show.
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