Res No 044-25-16336RESOLUTION NO.044-25-16336
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS
LGBTQ+PRIDE MONTH;DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO FLY THE PRIDE FLAG;PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION,CORRECTIONS,AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,Pride Month began in June of 1969 on the one-year anniversary of the
Stonewall Uprising in New York City after LGBTQ+persons and their allies rose up to fight
against discriminatory laws,which have since been declared unconstitutional;and
WHEREAS,The City of South Miami has a committed history of supporting equality for
people within the community;and
WHEREAS,while many advancements have been made with respect to equitable
treatment of people who are lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,and queer throughout the nation,
there continues to be strong opposition against people from this community around the world
making it imperative for the City of South Miami to stand up and show support for its residents
who are affected;and
WHEREAS,June is recognized as Pride Month in which the LGBTQ+community and
allies come together in various celebrations;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Recitals,The above-stated recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2.Recognition.The Mayor and City Commission hereby recognize the
month of June as LGBTQ+Pride Month.
Section 3.Direction.The City Manager is hereby directed to fly the Pride Flag
throughout the month of June in honor of LGBTQ+Pride Month.
Section 4.Implementation.The City Manager is authorized to take any and all
actions necessary to implement the purposes of this Resolution.
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Section 5.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 6.Effective Date.This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June,2025.
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE,LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:3-1
Mayor Javier Fernandez:Yea
Vice Mayor Brian Corey:Yea
Commissioner Lisa Bonich:Nay
Commissioner Steve Calle:Absent
Commissioner Danny Rodriguez:Yea
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Agenda Item No:F1.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: June 3, 2025
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FLY THE PRIDE FLAG; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION, CORRECTIONS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
3/5 (VICE MAYOR COREY)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo- Pride Month.docx
Add-on Pride Month (corey).docx
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Genaro “Chip” Iglesias, City Manager
DATE: June 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Recognition of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
RECOMMENDATION: This item was added to the agenda at the request of Vice Mayor Corey.
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