HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2018-2873 RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 2-M
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING SEPTEMBER
2018 PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
TO' DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, according to the American Cancer Society, after accidents, pediatric
(childhood cancer) is the second leading cause of death among children and adolescents (ages 1 to
14 years) in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the causes of pediatric cancer are not well understood; and
WHEREAS, increased attention on pediatric cancer is necessary to raise awareness and
funding in order to find cures for the different forms of pediatric cancer; and
WHEREAS, people all over the United States are observing the month of September 2018
as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month to honor the children and families afflicted by these diseases
and raise awareness of this devastating childhood disease; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to show its support and solidarity with the
families, friends, caregivers, medical personnel, concerned citizens and all those who provide
support, help and encouragement to children and their loved ones affected by pediatric cancer by
declaring September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Declaring September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The City
Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby approves this Resolution to Declare
September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
Section 3. Authorization of City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager and
City Attorney are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1-4t4-d. ' of September, 2018.
George `. Scholl, Mayor
f y `
ATT L ST
I Mauri•io :etan yr''',-CMC, City Clerk
t '
• U
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND E L FFICIENCY:
4,11-4
!fin'Ott ot,'City Attorney
Moved by: COMVNtcS.tLto 1
Seconded by: COMMMA-OrkiC12_ 61111-0
Vote:
Mayor Scholl (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Goldman —7—(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Aelion ,/ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto J/(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin (Yes) (No)
rNY tS-F Cityof SunnyIsles Beach City Commission
_\ George"Bud"Scholl,Mayor
e\ !8070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Dana Goldman,Vice Mayor
3 ,;!\;;-,..,,,. . = Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Isaac Aelion,Commissioner
Jeanette Gatto,Commissioner
* .- Larisa Svechin,Commissioner
* `- 17' , (305)947-0606 City Hall
*.. (305)949-31 13 Fax
.'6'
/99 ._ y- 9- eP (305)947-2150 Building Department Christopher J.Russo,City Manager
F e�r F o �° (305)947-5 107 Fax Hans Ottinot,City Attorney
r of sus r �9auricio Betancur,CMC,City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Vice Mayor Dana Goldman
DATE: . September 20, 2018
RE: Declaring September 2018 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration and approval.
REASONS:
According the American Cancer Society, after accidents, pediatric (childhood cancer) is the second
leading cause of death among children and adolescents (ages 1 to 14 years) in the United States. In
2018, it is estimated that about 10,590 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer.
Unfortunately, it is also estimated that about 1,180 of the same age group will lose their fight
against the disease this year. However, many major advancements in treatments have increased the
quality and longevity of life. Through increased awareness and funding efforts, many more lives
can be impacted for the better while medical researchers seek to find a cure.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach desires to support and show solidarity with the families, medical
personnel, friends, and other municipalities to support children and loved ones affected by pediatric
cancer. As such, I ask my colleagues on the City Commission to approve this Resolution and join
the fight against this devastating childhood disease by declaring September 2018 Pediatric Cancer
Awareness Month.