R-0888-91 RESOLUTION NO. 888-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CALLING
UPON THE DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES TO
SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ASSURES THAT
EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN WITHIN THIS
STATE SHALL BE PRIORITIZED BY THE STATE
LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR.
WHEREAS, the economic recession and recent budget cuts
have heightened public concerns that already deficient fund-
ing of educational programs for the public school system
throughout the State of Florida will be further restricted;
and
WHEREAS, it is essential for the continuation of a
healthy, productive and prosperous society that educational
opportunities be enhanced and that adequate funding be pro-
vided so that each child within the State of Florida is
assured a solid educational foundation; and
WHEREAS, a good education is an essential component of
the quality of life of each citizen of this State and of the
State as a whole; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that this State cultivate
educational resources so that there will be a next generation
of academically and vocationally equipped and trained indi-
viduals to carry on the functions and systems which are vital
to the survival and prosperity of this State; and
WHEREAS, the failure to assure adequate educational
training will lead to further economic problems; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that all municipalities within
this County and within the State of Florida work together to
assure that the State Legislature and Governor stand shoulder
to shoulder in developing a Comprehensive Educational Funding
Program which will assure that all Floridians will receive a
top quality academic and/or vocational education.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The Village Council respectfully calls upon
the Dade County League of Cities, and all the component
members thereof, to join this City in supporting the deve-
lopment of a comprehensive program to assure adequate
educational funding as described above.
Section 2. That the Dade County League of Cities is
hereby urged to forward this item to the attention of the
Florida League of Cities and to thereafter diligently assist
the City of Miami Shores Village in the pursuit of such item
under -the auspices of the Florida League.
Section 3. That a copy of this resolution shall be
submitted to the Governor and Cabinet and to the Honorable
Gwen Margolis and the Honorable Elaine Gordon.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective
immediately from and after adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 17th day of December
1991.
Steven J son
26��_ Mayor
By
Scott W. Davis, Deputy Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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BY
Wi liam�F. Faun, . , Villag ttorney