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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES' RESOLUTION NO. 798, CONDEMNING SUPPORT OF HAMAS,
HEZBOLLAH, AND OTHER TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS; 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, since the launch of the unprovoked and unjustified war on the State of Israel
on October 7, 2023, by the terrorist group Hamas, following the terrorist attack, there has been
a national surge in anti-Semitic incidents, notably on college campuses; and
WHEREAS, on October 19th, 2023, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2023-
3567, supporting the state of Israel and condemning the unprovoked and unjustified war
launched by Hamas terrorists against the state of Israel; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2023, the United States House of Representatives passed
Resolution No. 798 (the "House Resolution"), condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah,
and other terrorist organizations at higher education institutions, recognizing that such support
can lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff; and
WHEREAS, while there are no colleges within the city limits of Sunny Isles Beach (the
"City"), the presence of public land holds the potential for situations that could foster hostility
and danger, particularly against Jewish residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to condemn any action that supports Hamas, Hezbollah, or
any other terrorist group, as well as public displays of anti-Semitism, which have no place in the
City or anywhere else in the world; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission restates its support the State of Israel and condemns
Hamas' brutal war on the State of Israel; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City to express
its support of the House Resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
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 U.S. House of Representatives Resolution No. 798.
The City Commission hereby supports the United States House of Representatives Resolution
No. 798, condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at
higher education institutions, recognizing that such support can lead to the creation of a hostile
environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.
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Section 2. 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 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED upon this 16th day of November 2023.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Mauricid Betancur, MCMC, City Clerk
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Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Larisa Svechin, Mayor
DATE: November 16, 2023
RE: Expressing Support of US House of Representatives Resolution No. 798
Condemn All Support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Other Terrorise
Organizations
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is being presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
Last month this body unanimously passed a resolution in support of Israel in the wake of the terrorist
attack by Hamas on 10/7/23 which began the war in Gaza. Our support was not only because of our
long-standing relationship with our sister city Netanya, but also in response to antisemitism.
Antisemitism is a persistent, shape -shifting hatred that is an affront to our values as Americans. We
see that even though this atrocity is the worst this century has seen, with the Holocaust being the
worst in the last 80 years, a national surge of antisemitism was recorded following the attack. Sadly,
much of this antisemitism has sprung at College campuses. The US House approved a resolutior
11/2/23 condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at higher
education institutions. The resolution took aim at colleges that have been embroiled in controversy
over responses to the Israel -Hamas war, declaring that the support of Hamas and Hezbollah on
campuses "may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff."
While we have no colleges within the city limits, we have public land which have the potential to allow
for a hostile and dangerous situation.
I believe we can all agree that we must similarly stand against and condemn any action which supports
Hamas, Hezbollah, or any other terrorist group. The support of Hamas, Hezbollah, or any other
terrorist group, as well any public displays of antisemitism, has no place in the City of Sunny Isles
Beach or anywhere. Rallies and activities in support of Hamas or other terror organizations across the
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