HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-3872RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ,��
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, AS EMMANUEL MACHADO DAY IN THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") recognizes
individuals that go above and beyond to protect and serve their community in moments of
crisis; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2025, a serious vehicle crash occurred in the City, resulting in a
vehicle plunging into a canal near Bayview Drive and Collins Avenue; and
WHEREAS, despite the danger and urgency of the situation, Emmanuel Machado acted
swiftly and selflessly to assist those involved in the crash, helping ensure that all occupants of
the submerged vehicle escaped safely and without injury; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Machado's courageous actions exemplify the highest standards
of civic responsibility, bravery, and compassion, serving as an inspiration to the residents and
visitors of Sunny Isles Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to formally recognize Emmanuel Machado's
heroic response by issuing an official proclamation in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval Issuance of Proclamation. The City Commission hereby approves the
issuance of a proclamation recognizing September 18, 2025, as Emmanuel Machado Day in the
City.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of AVgust, 2023.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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Mauric Betancur, MCCityClerk
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Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2025, a serious vehicle crash occurred in the City of Sunny
Isles Beach (the "City'), resulting in a vehicle plunging into a canal near Bayview
Drive and Collins Avenue; and
WHEREAS, despite the danger and urgency of the situation, Emmanuel Machado
acted swiftly and selflessly to assist those involved in the crash, helping ensure that all
occupants of the submerged vehicle escaped safely and without injury; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Machado's courageous actions exemplify the highest
standards of civic responsibility, bravery, and compassion, serving as an inspiration to
the residents and visitors of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes and deeply appreciates individuals who go above and
beyond to protect and serve their community in moments of crisis; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Machado's quick thinking and heroic response contributed
directly to the safe outcome of a potentially tragic incident, and his actions deserve
public recognition and gratitude.
NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Larisa Svechin, as Mayor, and on behalf of the City
Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, hereby proclaim September 18,
2025, as "Emmanuel Machado Day" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my signature and affixed the great seal of the
City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Date: September 18, 2025
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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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
Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Co -Sponsor),
Alex Lama, Vice Mayor (Co -Sponsor)
Jerry Joseph, Commissioner (Co -Sponsor)
Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Co -Sponsor)
DATE: August 21, 2025
RE: Proclamation Issued to Emmanuel Machado for Bravery and Heroic Actions
RECOMMENDATION:
This resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
On July 27, 2025, a vehicle crash near Bayview Drive and Collins Avenue resulted in a Tesla plunging into
a canal. Emmanuel Machado, a bystander at the scene, responded immediately and courageously,
assisting the vehicle's occupants in escaping safely. His actions ensured that no injuries were reported
and prevented a potentially tragic outcome.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Proclamation
Item Number: 9.K
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