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<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2008- I 2 l_ '7 <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF <br />SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A <br />CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO SUNFLOWER SOCIETY, <br />INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS <br />($250.00), IN MEMORY OF FORMER CITY COMMISSIONER <br />CONNIE MORROW; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO <br />DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS <br />RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Connie Morrow was elected to the first Sunny Isles Beach Commission in <br />1997 for a 4-year term as Commissioner, as well as serving as Vice Mayor; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Commissioner Morrow was dedicated and committed to this community, <br />creating the Fashion, Film, Entertainment and Production Council during her tenure; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Commissioner Morrow founded the Sunflower Society in May 1971 which <br />assists children and families with special needs; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Sunflower Society is a non-profit organization that has contributed <br />monies over the years to the City of Sunny Isles Beach sponsoring children to attend the City's <br />Day Camp Program that would otherwise not be able to attend due to financial constraints; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Commissioner Morrow passed away on April 30, 2008, and the City <br />wishes to contribute $250.00 to the Sunflower Society in her memory; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Section 7.6 of the Sunny Isles Beach Municipal Charter provides that <br />charitable contributions require the affirmative votes of at least four Commissioners. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br />Section 1. Approval of Charitable Contribution. The City Commission hereby approves a <br />charitable contribution to Sunshine Society, Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars <br />($250.00), in memory of former City Commissioner Connie Morrow. <br /> <br />Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all <br />things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. <br /> <br />Section 3. <br /> <br />Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. <br /> <br />PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May 2008. <br /> <br />R2008- Sunflower Society Contribution in Memory Of Connie Morrow <br /> <br />Page I of2 <br />