Res. No. 183-99-10806RESOLUTION NO.183-99-10806
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO NON
VIOLENCE;ENDORSING THE NON-VIOLENCE PROJECT FORMAT
IN SCHOOL,THE WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY;PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,theMayorandCity Commission of the City of SouthMiami,Florida
recognizetheimportance of encouragingnon-violenceinourschools,workplaceand
community;and
WHEREAS,asthelastDr.MartinLuther King,Jr.once said "It is not the
violence of afewthatscaresme,it's thesilence of many";and
WHEREAS,gunrelatedincidentshave become anincreasing epidemic inthe
UnitedStates,whereover270,000guns are carried toschooleveryday;and
WHEREAS,the Non-Violence Project,foundedin Stockholm,Sweden in1993is
an international youth-basedorganizationworkingtochangeattitudesaboutviolence.
Hereinthe United States,the Non-Violence ProjectwaspilotedinMiamiinOctober
1996;and
WHEREAS,the Non-Violence Projecthasa mission touse knowledge asthebest
weaponagainst violence;and
WHEREAS,theMayorandCity Commission desiretosupportthe mission of the
Non-violenceProjectandutilizethisformattoindoctrinatethe community against
violence,educate our school children aboutthe alternatives to violent behavior,andto
motivateandengageyoungpeopleinpositive action.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section1.TheMayorandCityCommissionherebyendorsesand encourage the
practice of Non-violencein schools,workplace andcommunity.
Section2.ThattheCityClerkisherebydirectedtoprovideacopy of this
resolutiontothe Non-Violence ProjectExecutive Director,DianeLandsber;theMiami-
Dade County Commission;state representatives and all Miami-Dade County
municipalities.
Additionsshownby underlining and deletions shownby ovorstriking.
Resolution No.183-99-10806
Section 3.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon approval.
PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis7thday of September1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:5-0
Mayor Robaina:Yea
Vice Mayor Oliveros:Yea
Commissioner Feliu:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Russell:Yea
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Commission
FROM:Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
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DATE:9/399
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Endorsing Non-Violence
Project Format
The attached resolution sponsored by Commissioner Horace G.Feliu endorses
the Non-Violence Project Formatin school,the workplace and community.
Background
The Non-Violence Projecthasamissionto use Knowledgeas the best weapon
against violence.The project exists to significantly change attitudes toward
violence among youth.The representatives strives to teach alternatives to
violent behavior,andto motivate and engage you people in positive actionto
make their communities safer and healthier.
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The Non-Violence Project has a mission to use knowledge as the best weapon
against violence.The Project exists tosignificantly change attitudes towardviolence
among the youth.We strive to teach alternatives to violent behavior,and to motivate
and engage young people in positive action to make our communities safer and
healthier.
Talk It Out!
Talk It Oulf reachedover 26,000 students during the
1997-98schoolyearin130 presentations.Motiva
tional presentationsare delivered tolarge assemblies
of young peopleinschoolsand community centers.
Thepresentationprovidesastrongunderstandingof
the consequences of violence and clear alternatives to
violence.
Ambassador's Program
Ambassadors will become the grass roots "staff of the
Project,building ongoingprogramswhichfosternon
violent behaviorandcreatingacultureofnon-violence
within their schools and communities.
Write It Out!
AProgramthat uses writing as amethodofcreating
awareness about violence andit's consequences.It pro
videsyoung people withthe opportunity toput thelrfeelings
and thoughts about violence on paper.
Alternatives Program
Alternatives is an activity-based program designed to en
gage and motivate youth to develop life-enhancing skills.
The program consists of drama,dance,sports and technol
ogy as a positive alternative to violence.
What they say about the Non-violence Proje
"Col umba and I greatly apreciate the efforts of you
your staff.Our young people are (he future of Ffoi
and your organization is helping to build characi£
that most vital resource."
Jeb Bush
Governor of the State of Florida
"As the Mayor of the Cityof Miami,i am extremely exc
about the prospect of this City having involvemer g
such a noble program."-
Mayor Joe Carollo id
"On behalf of (he members of The School Boan
Miami-Dade County,Florida,and my staff,I hea
support the mission and objectives of the Non-Viole
Project."
Roger C.Cuevas,Superintendent of Schools
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Each year,the MiamiHEAT selects a local group tc
for the NBA's nationwide "Team Up"award,...This y
the HEAT has selected the Non-violence Project.'
thank The Non-Violence Project for their outstanc
service to South Florida!"
Miami HEAT
"You are to be commended for launching (his impoc
initiatlve,which has the potential to develop meanln
solutions to the problem of youth crime and violenc
our community."
Barbara M Carey,Ed.D.
County Commissioner,District 3
"I look forward to a continual relationship with you
The Non-Violence Project,because it is the type of efl
commitment,time,and dedication which makes
difference in thousands of youth lives.In addition
these types of positive events which allow youtt
utilize their efforts In positive ways,and deter nega
behavior."
Lisa Thompson,Community Resource Specialist
Miami-Dade Housing Agency Resident Dev.Region 2
"The Non-Violence Project should be proud of its s
members,dedicated to providing this very valuz
service to the community."
Ronald Mumford,Sr.JPO
State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
"It Is th rough your dedicatio n that we are able to im pr
the lives of youth within the Liberty City community
Antoinette Y.Rodgers,Social Worker
Belafonte Tacolcy
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