R-1248-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1248-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL SUPPORTING
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA,AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village strives to protect the equal rights of all its residents; and,
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village derives great strength from the diversity of its residents,
employees and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village extends employee health benefits to domestic partners
regardless of sexual orientation; and,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL that:
Section 1. The Village Council urges the Florida Legislature and Governor Rick Scott to enact a law
that would provide for marriage equality in the State of Florida.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Miami-Dade
County Delegation and to Governor Rick Scott.
Section 3. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
Passed this 8th day of September , 2014.
ATTEST: Herta Holly, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, M
Village Clerk