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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE STATE OF ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO EXIST AND TO
DEFEND ITSELF AND ITS PEOPLE AGAINST ALL AGGRESSION FROM THE ISLAMIC
REPUBLIC OF IRAN AND ITS PROXIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH, AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUTHI MOVEMENT
(ANSARALLAH) WITHIN THE REPUBLIC OF YEMEN, AND SUPPORTING THE
UNITED STATES' UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ISRAEL'S SECURITY AND
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING
MILITARY SUPPORT AND ARMS TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL FOR PURPOSES OF ITS
DEFENSE; 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, which is directly and indirectly supported and funded by the
Islamic Republic of Iran, 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 has designated Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthi
Movement (Ansarallah) as terrorist organizations because of their terrorist activities and their
repeated attacks against 'the State of Israel, which has included suicide bombings and
thousands of rocket attacks; and
WHEREAS, the Islamic Republic of Iran conducts its terrorist operations throughout the
Middle East region through its proxies, including but not limited to, Hamas, Hezbollah, and
members of the Houthi Movement (Ansarallah) within the Republic of Yemen;
WHEREAS, the large-scale surprise attacks by Hamas on October 7, and the atrocities,
war crimes, and subsequent continued daily rocket attacks on the State of Israel, committed by
the Islamic Republic of Iran, and its proxies, represent the most dangerous escalation in the
Middle East in decades; and
WHEREAS, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the' Houthi Movement (Ansarallah), with the support
and funding of the Islamic Republic of Iran, have launched thousands of missiles into Israel; and
WHEREAS, the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthi
Movement (Ansarallah), with the support and funding of the Islamic Republic of Iran, against
the State of Israel threatens global peace and security; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the State of Israel's right to exist and defend
itself as it protects its citizens from the continued aggression, terrorism, and military action
continuously perpetrated by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthi Movement (Ansarallah), with
the support and funding of the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
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WHEREAS, since the founding of the State of Israel, the United States. has provided
Israel with over $158 Billion in military aid, making Israel the greatest recipient of military aid in
U.S. history;
WHEREAS, since the unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the United
States has so far continued to provide the State of Israel with at least $12.5 billion in military
aid in support of its defense;
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the White House announced that the United States has
approved five potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases worth approximately $20.3 billion for
the State of Israel, including advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, F151A and F151 aircraft,
high mobility artillery rocket systems, medium tactical vehicles, high explosive mortar
cartridges, and tank cartridges; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the White` House reaffirmed the United States'
"unwavering" commitment to Israel's security and stated the United States "will continue to do
what is necessary to ensure Israel can defend itself in the face of these threats;" 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's right to exist and defend
itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas, and the continued attacks by the Islamic
Republic of Iran and its proxies; and calls the World to do the same; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the United States' unwavering commitment to
Israel's security and urges the United States government to continue providing military support
and arms to the State of Israel for purposes of its defense against the continued attacks and
aggression by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, including but not limited to, Hamas,
Hezbollah, and members of the Houthi Movement (Ansarallah) within the Republic of Yemen;
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's Right to Exist and Self -Defense. The
City Commission hereby supports Israel's right to exist and defend itself and its people against
all aggression from the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, including but not limited to,
Hamas, Hezbollah, and members of the Houthi Movement (Ansarallah) within the Republic of
Yemen.
Section 2. Supporting and Urging Continued Military Aid and Support. The City Commission
hereby supports the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security and urges the
United States government to continue providing military support and arms to the State of Israel
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for purposes of its defense against the continued attacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran and
its proxies, including but not limited to, Hamas, Hezbollah, and members of the Houthi
Movement (Ansarallah) within the Republic of Yemen.
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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED upon thi
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Maur cio Beta cur, CMC, City Clerk in E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Svechin
Vice Mayor Lamax=.
Commissioner Joseph
Commissioner Stuyvesant
Commissioner Viscarra
(Yes) (No)
(Yes) (No)
_ (Yes) (No)
-"",(--Yes) (No)
11 - (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
Jerry Joseph, Commissioner (Co -Sponsor)
Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Co -Sponsor)
DATE: August 15, 2024
RE: Resolution Expressing Support for the State of Israel's Right to Defend Itself
Against Aggression
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is being presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
This Resolution expresses support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself against aggression from
the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthi Movement. The
resolution highlights the attacks launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the ongoing missile
assaults on Israel, deeming these actions significant escalations in the Middle East. The Resolution also
urges the United States government to continue providing military support to Israel to ensure its
defense.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
At the agenda review Workshop on August 13, 2024, Commissioner Joseph and Stuyvesant requested to
be added as co-sponsors of this Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution (Revised 8/15/24)
Item Number: 10.1
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