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Resolution: R-20-0202

File Number: 7644 Final Action Date: 7/9/2020

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE WEEK

OF JULY 12, 2020, THROUGH JULY 18, 2020, AS “MIAMI POLICE
DEPARTMENT (“MPD”) OFFICERS’ APPRECIATION WEEK” IN THE CITY OF
MIAMI (“CITY”) IN HONOR OF THE CITY’S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
FOR THE MERIT, DIGNITY, BRAVERY, AND RELIABILITY THEY EXHIBIT
EACH AND EVERY DAY; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
OBSERVE “MPD OFFICERS’ APPRECIATION WEEK” IN THE CITY BY
ORGANIZING CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo, Commissioner Manolo Reyes

WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in
communities across the United States, including the approximately 1,400 full-time sworn police
officers in in the City of Miami (“City”); and

WHEREAS, the officers of the City of Miami Police Department (“MPD”) have all bravely
committed themselves to law enforcement and taken an oath to uphold the public trust even
though they, through the performance of the duties as a law enforcement officer, may become
targets for senseless acts of violence; and

WHEREAS, MPD officers are charged with pursuing justice for all individuals and
performing the various duties of a law enforcement officer with fidelity to the constitutional and
civil rights of the public they serve; and

WHEREAS, the residents, visitors, and businesses of the City have turned to MPD
officers for assistance and support in times of distress, whether they are coping with a personal
crisis, victimization, or a natural disaster; and

WHEREAS, MPD officers have bravely continued to meet the call of duty to ensure the
security of the City at the risk of their own personal safety during the current COVID-19
pandemic; and

WHEREAS, due to the nature of their duties coupled with the significant presence of
COVID-19 infections in Miami-Dade County, MPD officers are dealing with especially
challenging circumstances and are dealing with the potential of exposing their families every
day when they come home; and

WHEREAS, MPD officers deserve the appreciation and respect of the residents, visitors,
and businesses in the City for the merit, dignity, bravery, and reliability they exhibit each and
every day and simultaneously honor the sacrifices made by families of MPD officers, as each
day they face some level of trepidation as their loved one works to protect the City; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

MIAMI, FLORIDA:

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File ID: 7644 Enactment Number: R-20-0202

Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.

Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby declares the week of July 12, 2020,
through July 18, 2020, as “Miami Police Department (“MPD”) Officers’ Appreciation Week” in
the City of Miami (“City”) in honor of the City’s law enforcement officers for the merit, dignity,
bravery, and reliability they exhibit each and every day.

Section 3. The City Manager is directed to observe “MPD Officers’ Appreciation Week”
in the City by organizing any ceremonies and activities deemed appropriate.

Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:

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