Res No 077-23-16010RESOLUTION NO . 077-23-16010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROCLAMATION AND
DECLARING SUNDAY, JUNE 25 , 2023 AS "LOU ELLEN 'ELEASE'
WASHINGTON" DAY".
WHEREAS, Lou Ellen "Elease" Scott-Was hington was born on June 25, 199 3 as the 4 th
e ldest child of 12 siblings in Lake C ity, South Carol ina; a nd
WHEREAS, she man-ied James Wash ington on August 15 , 1958 (James Washington
worked for the C ity of South Miami 's Parks & Recreation Department for 35 years) a nd t h ey had
fo ur children, Yvonne, Elise, Katrina and Anthony (all South M ia mi High School gradu ates);
a nd
WHEREAS, James and Lou purchased their first and only home in the C ity of South
M iam i in April 19 66; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington worked at Mount S inai Hospital for more than IO years
and later worked at South M iam i Hospital and retired after twenty-five years as a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commi ssion of the C ity of South Miami wish to issue a
proclamation to celebrate Mrs . Washington's 90111 birthday a nd proclaim Sunday, June 25, 2023
as "Lou E llen 'Elease' Washington Day".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The foregoing recita ls a re hereby ratified and confim1ed
as being true and correct and are h e reby made a s pecific p a rt of thi s resolution upon adoption
h ereof.
Section 2 . A pproval of Proclamation. The Mayor and City Commission for the C ity
of So uth Miami here by approve the attach ed Proclamation to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs.
Wash ington and proclaim, Sunday, June 25, 2023 as "Lou Ell en 'Elease' Washington Day".
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effecti ve immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED thi s 5th day of July, 2023.
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Res. No. 077-23-16010
ATTEST:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY, AND
EXECUTION T H E R EOF
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE &
BIERMAN, P .L.
C ITY ATTORNEY
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MAYOR
COMM ISSION VOTE:
Mayor Fe rn andez :
Vice Mayor Bonich:
Comm iss ioner Ca ll e:
Com mi ss ioner Liebma n:
Com mi ss ioner Corey:
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Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Agenda Item No:4.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: July 5, 2023
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
PROCLAMATION AND DECLARING SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 AS “LOU ELLEN ‘ELEASE’ WASHINGTON”
DAY”. 3/5 (CITY CLERK)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo- proclamation.docx
Resolution_Approving_Proclamation_Lou_Ellen_Washington_Day_2023 v2.doc
Lou E Washinton 2023a.doc
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
DATE:July 5, 2023
SUBJECT:Proclamation-Lou Ellen “Elease” Washington Day
The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of
Commissioner Brian Corey.
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 3
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROCLAMATION AND 4
DECLARING SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 AS “LOU ELLEN ‘ELEASE’5
WASHINGTON” DAY”.6
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WHEREAS, Lou Ellen “Elease” Scott-Washington was born on June 25, 1993 as the 4
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eldest child of 12 siblings in Lake City, South Carolina; and9
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WHEREAS,she married James Washington on August 15, 1958 (James Washington11
worked for the City of South Miami’s Parks & Recreation Department for 35 years) and they had12
four children, Yvonne, Elise, Katrina and Anthony (all South Miami High School graduates); 13
and14
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WHEREAS, James and Lou purchased their first and only home in the City of South16
Miami in April 1966; and17
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington worked at Mount Sinai Hospital for more than 10 years19
and later worked at South Miami Hospital and retired after twenty-five years as a Licensed20
Practical Nurse (LPN); and21
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WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami wish to issue a 23
proclamation to celebrate Mrs. Washington’s 90
th birthday and proclaim Sunday, June 25, 202324
as “Lou Ellen ‘Elease’ Washington Day”. 25
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE 27
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:28
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Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed 30
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution upon adoption 31
hereof.32
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Section 2. Approval of Proclamation. The Mayor and City Commission for the City 34
of South Miami hereby approve the attached Proclamation to celebrate the 90
th birthday of Mrs.35
Washington and proclaim, Sunday, June 25, 2023 as “Lou Ellen ‘Elease’ Washington Day”.36
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Section 3. Effective Date.This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon 38
adoption.39
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of __________________, 2023.41
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ATTEST:APPROVED:44
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CITY CLERK MAYOR47
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE:49
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY, AND Mayor Fernández:50
EXECUTION THEREOF Vice Mayor Bonich:51
Commissioner Calle:52
Commissioner Liebman:53
Commissioner Corey:54
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WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & 56
BIERMAN, P.L. 57
CITY ATTORNEY58
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS:One of the greatest gifts from God, is the gift of longevity and as she celebrates her 90th
birthday, Mrs. Lou Ellen “Elease” Scott-Washington, can truly say that God has
blessed her on this day; and
WHEREAS:The anniversary of one’s birth is certainly a joyous occasion, it is a time of jubilation,
and a time for giving thanks; and
WHEREAS:Mrs. Scott-Washington was born on June 25
th, 1933, as the eldest child of 12 siblings
in Lake City, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS:In 1955, she started working as one of the first black nurses in Mount Sinai; and
WHEREAS:Mrs. Scott-Washington and her husband, James Washington, alongside their children
purchased their first and only home in the City of South Miami in April 1966; and
WHEREAS:She is a faithful & active member of the Greater St. Paul AME Church in Coconut
Grove for more than 60 years and founded the church’s Feeding Ministry; and
WHEREAS:She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at South Miami Hospital for 25 years; and
WHEREAS:The City of South Miami extends sincere best wishes to Mrs. Lou Ellen “Elease” Scott-
Washington on her 90
th birthday and may the wonderful magic of her birthday lend
enchantment to her throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Javier E. Fernández, Mayor along with my colleagues of the City Commission:
Vice Mayor Lisa Bonich, Commissioners Josh Liebman, Brian Corey and Steve Calle, do hereby proclaim
Sunday, June 25
th, 2023, as:
“LOU ELLEN “ELEASE” SCOTT-WASHINGTON DAY”
in the City of South Miami, Florida. We urge all citizens to join us in recognizing Mrs. Scott-Washington.
SIGNED and the OFFICIAL SEAL of the
City of South Miami, Florida, affixed
Hereto this 25th day of June 2023.
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Javier E. Fernández, Mayor
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