Res No 093-20-15533RESOLUTION NO.093-20-15533
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South
Miami approving the Proclamation recognizing the week of August 9-15,
2020, as American Wind Week.
WHEREAS, American Wind Week is an annual celebration of wind power's emergence
as a leading source of renewable energy; and
WHEREAS, it is hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) in
celebration of wind power emerging as America's number one source of renewable energy
capacity; and
WHEREAS, this year will be the Fourth Annual American Wind Week that the AWEA
has hosted, the week consisting of dozens of smaller, local events in wind -powered communities;
and
WHEREAS, wind energy is the key to unlocking Florida's renewable energy potential
while powering communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami wishes to
issue a proclamation to recognize the critical role wind energy has played in our state and local
economy. American Wind Week is the perfect occasion to acknowledge these contributions and
continue to raise awareness and educate Floridians about what renewables can do for our
environment and our economy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and they
are incorporated into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Commission for the City of South Miami hereby approve
of the attached proclamation recognizing the week of August 9-15, 2020, as American Wind
Week.
Section 3. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type .corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 4. Severability. 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 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
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Resolution No. 093-20-15533
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4' day of Au us 2020.
ATTEST: APPRO ED:
CITY tLETiir MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE:
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND Mayor Philips:
EXECUTION THEF \ Vice Mayor Welsh:
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Agenda Rem No:2.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: August 4, 2020
Submitted by: Thomas Pepe
Submitting Department: City Attorney
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami approving the Proclamation
recognizing the week of August 9-15, 2020, as American Wind Week. 3/5 (Mayor Philips)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Reso re Proclamation for American Wind Week 2020.doc
Proclamation -American Wind Week 2020(2).docx
South Miami
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
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Recognizing
THE WEEK OF August 9-15, 2020,
TO BEAMERICAN WIND WEEK
This proclamation recognizes the week of August 9-15, 1020, to be American Wind Week in
the City of South Miami, to recognize the critical role wind energy has played in our state and
local economy and to raise awareness and educate Floridians about what renewables can do
for our environment and our economy.
WHEREAS, wind energy is the largest provider of renewable energy in the country;
and
WHEREAS, Florida is home to 17 wind -related manufacturing facilities, powering
more than 4,000 jobs across the state; and
WHEREAS, the continued growth of renewable energy in our state and across the
country provides additional revenue streams and new workforce
development opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Sally B. Philips, Mayor along with my colleagues of the City Commission,
Vice -Mayor Robert Welsh, Commissioners Luis Gil, Walter Harris, and Josh Liebman, do
hereby proclaim the week of August 9-15, 2020:
"American Wind Week"
in the City of South Miami, Florida. We urge all citizens throughout the City of South Miami
to join with us in recognizing American Wind Week and encourage the citizens to learn more
about the benefits of wind energy in our community and celebrate Florida's leadership in
renewable energy production.
SIGNED and the OFFICIAL SEAL of the
City of South Miami, Florida, affixed
hereto this _ day of 20 .
Sally B. Philips, Mayor