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<br />City of Sunny Isles Beach
<br />Proclamation
<br />WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City') takes immense pride in
<br />recognizing individuals whose lives exemplify courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the
<br />betterment of humanity; and
<br />WHEREAS, Tzippi Holand, born into the darkness of a labor camp in Siberia during the Holocaust, has
<br />transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong mission of healing, education, and service, becoming a
<br />beacon of hope and resilience for all; and
<br />WHEREAS, through lectures, writings, and tireless advocacy, Mrs. Holand has devoted her life to
<br />ensuring that the lessons of the past remain alive in the hearts and minds offuture generations, reminding
<br />us all of our shared responsibility to remember, to speak out, and to uplift; and
<br />WHEREAS, her memoir, My Treasure Box, serves not only as a personal account of survival, but as a
<br />profound call to build a more compassionate and just world; and
<br />WHEREAS, Mrs. Holand's philanthropic endeavors, which include supporting children with special
<br />needs, families facing hardship, cancer patients, hospitals, young soldiers, and diverse community
<br />initiatives, embody a rare and selfless generosity, offering dignity, hope, and support to those most in
<br />need; and
<br />WHEREAS, as a resident of the City for more than twenty years, Mrs. Holand has enriched the fabric of
<br />our community with quiet determination and deep care, never seeking recognition but leaving behind a
<br />legacy of love and empathy.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Larisa Svechin, as Mayor, and on behalf of the City Commission of the City of
<br />Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, hereby proclaim August 21, 2025, as "Tzippi Holand Day" in the City of
<br />Sunny Isles Beach.
<br />Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my signature and affixed the great seal of the City of Sunny
<br />Isles Beach.
<br />Date: August 21, 2025
<br />Mayor Larisa Svechin
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