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Sponsored by Comm. Welsh
RESOLUTION NO. _________________
A Resolution to Extend the Sympathy of the City of South Miami to
the Family of Trayvon Martin whose Death was an Avoidable Tragedy
WHEREAS, according to the news media, the following events occurred:
George Zimmerman was advised by the Sanford police not to pursue an individual he had
noticed walking in the neighborhood, and
George Zimmerman did pursue the said individual, and
Said pursuit resulted in a deadly confrontation between George Zimmerman and Trayvon
Martin; and
WHEREAS, according to the news media’s account of the events, the tragedy could
have been averted had George Zimmerman followed the advice of the Sanford police and waited
for them to pursue Trayvon Martin.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of South Miami extends its deepest sympathy to the family and
friends of Trayvon Martin for his tragic death.
Section 2. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of
the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________, 2013.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________ ______________________
CITY CLERK MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE:
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND Mayor Stoddard:
EXECUTION THEREOF Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
_____________________________ Commissioner Harris:
CITY ATTORNEY Commissioner Welsh: