HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2024-3628RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 629 RELATING TO
FLORIDA WOMEN'S HISTORICAL MARKER INITIATIVE; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Division of Historical Resources ("DHR") in the Department of State is
responsible for preserving and promoting Florida's historical, archaeological, and folk culture
resources, tasked with the identification, evaluation, protection, preservation, collection,
conservation, and interpretation of information about Florida's historic sites and properties or
objects related to Florida's history and culture; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Historical Marker Program (the "Program"), administered by the
DHR, is instrumental in raising public awareness about 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; and
WHEREAS, Florida House Bill 629 ("HB 629") proposes the establishment of The Florida
Women's Historical Marker Initiative within DHR, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, HB 629 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 inclusive recognition process; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") recognizes the importance of
highlighting the diverse and impactful contributions of women to the fabric of Florida's history,
culture, and development; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of its residents to
support HB 629.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support of House Bill 629. The City Commission hereby expresses its
support of House Bill 629.
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Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the President of the Florida Senate, and the
Speaker of Florida House of Representatives, and the Governor of the State of Florida.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day f Feb uary, 2024.
Larisa Svechi , Mayor
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Vice Mayor Lama �(Yes j (No)
Commissioner Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
H B 629
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1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to the Florida Women's Historical
3 Marker Initiative; providing a short title;
4 establishing the Florida Women's Historical Marker
5 Initiative within the Division of Historical Resources
6 of the Department of State; providing the purpose of
7 the initiative; establishing the Women's Historical
8 Marker Selection Committee; providing for membership
9 and duties; providing criteria for recognition by the
10 initiative; requiring the Florida Historical Marker
11 Program to place a certain number of historical
12 markers over a certain time period; providing an
13 effective date.
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15 WHEREAS, the significant contributions of Florida women are
16 noticeably absent from the more than 1,200 historical markers in
17 Florida which honor historic places, people, and events, with
18 fewer than 20 women recognized, and
19 WHEREAS, Florida is home to world-renowned women
20 scientists, writers, educators, pilots, oceanographers,
21 designers, conservationists, and athletes, most of whom have not
22 been honored with a historical marker, and
23 WHEREAS, inspired by the achievements of the women who have
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gone before them, the women
and girls of Florida,
through the
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Florida Women's Historical
Marker Initiative, will
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themselves reflected in the state's history and gain
encouragement in the development and fulfillment of their own
aspirations, NOW, THEREFORE,
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
Section 1. This act may be cited as the "Florida Women's
Historical Marker Initiative."
Section 2. (1) The Florida Women's Historical Marker
Initiative is established within the Division of Historical
Resources of the Department of State. The purpose of the
initiative is to recognize the contributions of 100 women,
living or deceased, to the history of this state with the
placement of historical markers by the Florida Historical Marker
Program.
(2)(a) The Women's Historical Marker Selection Committee
is established to select those women who will be recognized by
the initiative. The membership of the committee must consist of:
1. Three members appointed by the Governor, two of whom
must be noted Florida historians.
2. One member appointed by the President of the Senate.
3. One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
4. One member appointed by the Secretary of State.
5. A member of the Florida Commission on the Status of
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54 7. A member of the State Historical Marker Council.
55 8. Two members of the general public.
56 (b) In selecting women to be recognized by the initiative,
57 the committee shall conduct its own research and solicit input
58 from the general public.
59 (3)(a) A woman selected by the Women's Historical Marker
60 Selection Committee to be recognized must have been born in,
61 resided in, or been employed in this state and must have
62 significantly contributed to the state of Florida, her county,
63 or her specific community.
64 (b) A woman recognized for a specific contribution or
65 achievement may be living, but such contribution or achievement
66 must have occurred more than 30 years before such recognition. A
67 woman may be recognized for a lifetime achievement, but such
68 woman must have been deceased for at least 30 years before such
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70 (c) At least one woman from each of the state's 67
71 counties must be recognized, and the remaining 33 women
72 recognized shall be selected by the Women's Historical Marker
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74 (4) The Florida Historical Marker Program shall place 100
75 historical markers, recognizing one woman for each marker,
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throughout the state within the next 10 years, with 10 markers
placed each year. The first 10 markers must be placed by
December 31, 2025. The final marker must be placed by December
31, 2035.
Section 3. This act shall take effect July 1, 2024.
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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
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inclusive recognition process.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
House Bill 629
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