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RESOLUTION NO. 21R-03-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 148 OF THE 117th UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REQUESTING THE EXONERATION OF MARCUS GARVEY; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution in support of H.R. 148 requesting the exoneration of Marcus Garvey.
Need:
To support the exoneration of Marcus Garvey
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Vice Mayor Grant requested a Resolution in support of H.R. 148 which requests the exoneration of Marcus Garvey. Marcus Garvey was the father of the largest African-American movement for human rights and economic self-sufficiency of all time. He became the target of surveillance and harassment by United States Government law enforcement agencies as a result of his leading a movement for economic independence among Black Americans. He was prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud, imprisoned, and later deported to Jamaica. The case against Marcus Garvey was politically motivated, the charges unsubstantiated, and his conviction unjust. Marcus Garvey is recognized as a national hero in his native Jamaica, and as a towering figure in nations around the world. His life and contributions to the United States should be recognized and appropriate steps taken to restore his name and reputation in this country.
Attachments:
H.R. 148
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
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Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live