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{Ff City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 o rFrr aF S�y (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Larisa Svechin, Mayor DATE: February 15, 2024 RE: Expressing Support for Florida House Bill 629 Regarding Florida Women'! Historical Marker initiative RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is presented for your consideration. REASONS: In recognition of the March being marked as Women's History Month and because of the significant contributions of Florida women, Representative Basabe has proposed House Bill 629 (HB 629) tc support naming mile markers after Florida women who are world-renowned scientists, writers, educators, pilots, oceanographers, designers, conservationists, and athletes, most of whom have not been honored with a historical marker. present this resolution in support of Representative Basabe's bill. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Florida Historical Marker Program (Program), is instrumental in raising public awareness abou- Florida's rich cultural heritage and enhancing the enjoyment of the state's historic sites for both citizens and tourists, with approximately 1,200 markers placed throughout the state. H B 629 proposes the establishment of The Florida Women's Historical Marker Initiative, aiming to recognize the significant contributions of 100 women, whether living or deceased, to the history of Florida through the placement of historical markers under the Program. This initiative mandates the placement of these markers throughout the state over the next 10 years, ensuring that 10 markers are installed each year, with the first 10 markers to be placed by December 31, 2025, and the final marker by December 31, 2035. The bill also establishes The Women's Historical Marker Selection Committee, which will be responsible for selecting the women to be honored, thereby ensuring a thoughtful and Item Number: 10.M 272