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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2008-1267 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- I 2 l_ '7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO SUNFLOWER SOCIETY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00), IN MEMORY OF FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER CONNIE MORROW; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Connie Morrow was elected to the first Sunny Isles Beach Commission in 1997 for a 4-year term as Commissioner, as well as serving as Vice Mayor; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Morrow was dedicated and committed to this community, creating the Fashion, Film, Entertainment and Production Council during her tenure; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Morrow founded the Sunflower Society in May 1971 which assists children and families with special needs; and WHEREAS, the Sunflower Society is a non-profit organization that has contributed monies over the years to the City of Sunny Isles Beach sponsoring children to attend the City's Day Camp Program that would otherwise not be able to attend due to financial constraints; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Morrow passed away on April 30, 2008, and the City wishes to contribute $250.00 to the Sunflower Society in her memory; and WHEREAS, Section 7.6 of the Sunny Isles Beach Municipal Charter provides that charitable contributions require the affirmative votes of at least four Commissioners. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approval of Charitable Contribution. The City Commission hereby approves a charitable contribution to Sunshine Society, Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), in memory of former City Commissioner Connie Morrow. 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 15th day of May 2008. R2008- Sunflower Society Contribution in Memory Of Connie Morrow Page I of2 ATTEST: ~A-~ Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY Vote: S-D Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler Commissioner Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Bud Scholl Moved by: VI (J ~n;rl1A1-<rp Seconded by: clrrwn\ S::S 'DN<cA2 tRt:2/'M , l/Yes) L..---(Y es ) V(Yes) ~Y es) _(Yes) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) R2008- Sunflower Society Contribution in Memory Of Connie Morrow Page 2 of2 City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3 II 3 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5107 Fax City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner Gerry Goodman, Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable City Commission FROM: Mayor Norman S. Edelcup ~ DATE: May 15, 2008 RE: Contribution to Sunflower Society, Inc. RECOMMENDA TION: It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution contributing $250.00 to Sunflower Society, Inc. REASONS: Former City Commissioner Connie Morrow passed away on April 30, 2008. She was elected to the first Sunny Isles Beach City Commission in 1997 for a 4-year term as a Commissioner, as well as serving as Vice Mayor. Commissioner Morrow created the Fashion, Film, Entertainment and Production Council during her term which encouraged, promoted and maintained a positive environment for economic development of the fashion, film, radio, television, recording and production industries to work within Sunny Isles Beach. Commissioner Morrow founded the Sunflower Society in May 1971 which assists children and families with special needs. The Sunflower Society is a non-profit organization that has contributed monies over the years to the City of Sunny Isles Beach sponsoring children to attend the City's Day Camp Program that would otherwise not be able to attend due to financial constraints. The City wishes to contribute $250.00 to the Sunflower Society in her memory. This community is grateful for Commissioner Morrow's commitment and dedication to the City of Sunny Isles Beach throughout the years, and will sorely miss her. Funding for this contribution is available in account number 10-511.5490. Finance Department Agenda Item No.: lOG 5, I ::)-O<t Funding available: Commission Meeting Date: Cover Memo Contribution To Sunflower Society 1- ! MORROW, DR. CONNIE, 80, . of Sunny Isles. Beach, passed away ApI. 30, 2008. She was torn Jan. 18, 1928 in Williamsburg, N.Y. A resident of S. Florida for more than 50 years, she received her MasterslPliD. in Family Counselling and Psychology from Columbia ':. l'acific UniverSity and cher Bachelors Degree from Barry University. - She is survived bylier loving daughter,DI. Michele Morrow and fier son Leonard Garett " as well as step-son John Joseph MOITl~':':,. step-daughters ., Michele Ann wnarton, Patricia Ann Stanley and . Kathleen Irene Morrow; ,step- grandchildren Robyn Wharton, Lesfia Reese, Daniel Stanley and Shawn Stanley; step great grandchildren . Brady Reese, . Justin and, Alexis Sta~ey.. - . A ,,'m~mber of the board or'!)irectors of many sighificant~charitable or- ganizations, Connie devoted most Of fier time thru the last 35 years to Sunflower Society,which she tounded and established ill May..1971 tp assist children ,and families with.. special needs:'She will,.be;well~remeriIbered' for her cominunitY: efforts which led to' her election to the District AdviSory Council" fOFSunny,",Isles BeacMana then was ell~cted;.to'the:fu;srSunny Isles Beach"CityJ~.Co~s~ion .for a 4 year. ,;terml-tdilIillg:",w~ch time she'createdtheFashlonFilm, Enter- tainment . and' ;productiom-COuncil andservedj';;;'asWice;Mayor; COimie was fc'appointed!by"Governor Rubin Askew?' to~":the,COmmission' on the Status.,.of . Women .for' five 'com" munities, honored by the Women's Comittee of Greater Miami' Opera Guild and selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Women of Dade County.' She was,author..of the Dear,COnrue- Advice Columns'and1she.hbsted the Dear' Connie....~.R.<:idio",Sho\Vs among other TalkRadlO shoWs foH3 years. Her",d~amic", presence:andJoving 'personillity'i.:wilht bet'\great1y'~misse(l. by hecfainily and.,rnany"fnellds. In lieu'offlowers, tlidamllyrequestS donations to Sunflowen: SoCiety (305-299-6306l.;<"in Connie's name. A Celebration of her life will be held Noon Friday' at the funeral home, with interment following at Lakeside Memorial Park Cemetery. . Ete. mal Lhili.l t FU. neral Chapel 17250"W. Dixie HWy. .~ ~NMB (305) 948-9900"", ~,.., To visitJ)1.is. Guest B~OK Oi:!line~go to www.Mlamrner~d.com/obltuanes. .J' City Commission Norman S. Edelcup Mayor Lewis J. Thaler Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl Commissioner A. John Szerlag City Manager Hans Ottino! City Attorney Jane A. Hines City Clerk May 29, 2008 Marjorie York 829 - 15 Street, Apt. # 10 Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Re: Charitable Contribution in Memory of (Former) Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Dr. Connie Morrow Dear Ms. York: At its regular meeting of May 15,2008, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2008-1267, which approved a charitable contribution to the Sunflower Society in memory of the late Dr. Connie Morrow. As you know, Dr. Morrow was one of the city's founding commissioners and we are deeply saddened by this loss. Enclosed is a check in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and a copy of the approving legislation. Thank you. Very truly yours, ::;:?.JX7~. W...u~ Priscilla Walker, CMC Deputy City Clerk Enclosures cc: A. John Szerlag, City Manager Office of the City Clerk (305) 792-1703 Phone (305) 949-3113 Fax Sunflower Donation In Memory Of Morrow Ltr