HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3567RESOLUTION NO. 2023- ?(c✓
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND CONDEMNING THE
UNPROVOKED AND UNJUSTIFIED WAR LAUNCHED BY HAMAS TERRORISTS
AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT
CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, early Saturday morning, October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists, the terrorist
organization that controls Gaza, launched an unprovoked and unjustified war on the State of
Israel by air, land, and sea, including thousands of missiles; and
WHEREAS, the United States and European Union have designated Hamas a terrorist
organization because of its armed resistance against the State of Israel, which has included
suicide bombings and rocket attacks; and
WHEREAS, the large-scale surprise attacks by Hamas and the atrocities and war crimes
committed by these terrorists represent the most dangerous escalation in the Israeli—
Palestinian conflict in decades and comes almost exactly 50 years after the Yom Kippur War
against the State of Israel in 1973, when the State of Israel was similarly taken by surprise in a
sudden attack by neighboring Egypt and Syria; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, the Hamas terrorist organization sent terrorists through
the security barrier into southern Israel, slaughtering innocent civilians and abducting many of
them as hostages, including women, children, babies, and the elderly, according to Israeli
Defense Forces; and
WHEREAS, Hamas terrorists also launched thousands of missiles into southern and
central Israel; and
WHEREAS, according to Israeli Defense Forces, more than 1200 people were killed and
over 2,500 injured in the State of Israel from Hamas' massive surprise assault, including
innocent women, children, babies, and the elderly; and
WHEREAS, at least twenty-two (22) American citizens in the State of Israel are among
those killed by Hamas terrorists, confirmed by officials from the U.S. State Department and the
National Security Council; and
WHEREAS, there are still a number of unaccounted-for Americans that the State
Department is working with is Israeli partners to help find; and
WHEREAS, early Sunday, October 8, 2023, Israeli forces were still fighting to regain
control of eight areas of the country's territory from Hamas terrorists; and
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WHEREAS, the death tolls are expected to rise significantly as the State of Israel formally
declared war on Hamas on October 8, 2023, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu predicted
a "long and difficult war;" and
WHEREAS, the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the State of Israel
threatens global peace and security; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the State of Israel as it protects its citizens
from the heinous crimes committed by Hamas terrorists; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the unique and special relationship and deep
connection that the State of Florida in general, and South Florida in particular, has with the
State of Israel; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the safety of Jews wherever they are and
supports the protection of the State of Israel; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the State of Israel as it defends itself against
the barbaric war launched by Hamas; and calls the World to do the same; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission condemns Hamas' brutal war on the State of Israel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Expressing Support for the State of Israel. The City Commission hereby supports
Israel and condemns the unprovoked and unjustified war launched by Hamas terrorists against
Israel.
Section 2. Expressing Support of Current and Future State Legislation. The City Commission
hereby supports any current and future state legislation which supports Israel and Holocaust
survivors.
Section 3. Directive to the City Clerk. The City Commission directs the City Clerk to transmit
a certified copy of this Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Jason Pizzo, State
Representative Fabian Basabe, members of the Florida League of Cities, and the City lobbyist
Ron L. Book.
Section 4. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED upon this 19th dah of October 2023.
ATTEST: s
Mauriaio B$tancu(r, CMC, City Clerk
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
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Mayor Svechin V (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (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: Larisa Svechin, Mayor
DATE: October 19, 2023
RE: Expressing Support for the State of Israel
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
On the morning of October 7, 2023, the terrorist organization known as the Hamas carried oui
unexpected and aggressive acts against the State of Israel. It launched an unprovoked war, involving
extensive missile attacks, ground invasions, and the breach of security barriers leading to the tragic
death of numerous innocent civilians, including at least twenty-two American citizens. The scale and
nature of these attacks represent the most intense escalation in the Israeli -Palestinian conflict in 50
years, reminiscent of the surprise assault Israel faced in the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
By way of this resolution, the City Commission expresses its unwavering support for Israel and it!
defense efforts and calls for global solidarity against these violent acts by Hamas.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution (Revised on 10/19/23)
Item Number: 10.A