HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2022-3310RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE LEADERS AND PEOPLE OF UKRAINE AS
THEY DEFEND AGAINST RUSSIA'S AGGRESSION AND ATTACK ON THEIR
SOVEREIGN NATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ukraine proclaimed its independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics (U.S.S.R.) on August 24, 1991; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1991, more than 90 percent of Ukrainian citizens voted in a
national referendum in support of independence, with majorities in every region; and
WHEREAS, Ukraine is home to nearly 44 million citizens, is the second largest country in
the European continent, and is a unitary republic led by a president elected by popular vote; and
WHEREAS, in 2014 the Russian military, under the direction of Vladmir Putin, invaded and
then annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in violation of international law and
agreements, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, Russian forces, enabled by Belarus, launched its
unprovoked full-scale renewed invasion of a peaceful, independent country, Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, it is the right of all countries to decide their own future, foreign policy, and
security arrangements free from outside interference or coercion; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, the G7 issued a statement condemning the "large-scale
military aggression by the Russian Federation against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Ukraine"; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization condemned "in
the strongest possible terms Russia's horrifying attack on Ukraine", called on Russia "to turn back
from the path of violence and aggression", and reaffirmed an "iron -clad" commitment to Article
5; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission for the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City') recognizes these
acts of war are greatest felt by the people of Ukraine, and therefore, must stand with them as
their personal safety and way of life are now under assault by an authoritarian regime; and
WHEREAS, the City stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and condemns Vladimir
Putin's acts of war and Russia's invasion of a free and democratic Ukraine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Support of Ukraine. The City Commission hereby expresses support for the
Ukrainian people and condemns Vladimir Putin's acts of war and Russia's invasion of a free and
democratic Ukraine.
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Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 15th day of March 2022.
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Dana Robin Goldman, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Mayor Goldman
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(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Dana Goldman, Mayor
DATE: March 15, 2022
RE: Expressing Support for Ukraine
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
On February 24, 2022, Russian forces, enabled by Belarus, launched its unprovoked full-scale renewed
invasion of the peaceful, independent country of Ukraine. The City of Sunny Isles Beach recognize!
these acts of war are greatest felt by the people of Ukraine, and therefore, must stand with them as
their personal safety and way of life are now under assault by an authoritarian regime. This
Resolution expresses the City's support for the democratic government of Ukraine and stands in
solidarity with its innocent and peaceful people, and condemns Vladimir Putin's invasion and acts of
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ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.1)
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