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Res. No. 203-14-14297 <br />Whereas, presently, in order to address the concerns of South Florida, it is necessary to travel to <br />Tallahassee in North Horida. Often South Florida issues do not receive the support of Tallahassee. This <br />is despite the fact that South Florida generates more than 69% of the state's revenue and contains 67% of <br />the state's population; and <br />Whereas, the creation of the 51' state, South Florida, is.a necessity for the very survival of the <br />entire southern region of the current state of Florida. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: <br />Section 1. The recitals contained in this resolution are adopted and made a part hereof by <br />reference and they reflect the exigency that now exists and the need for immediate action. <br />Section 2. The Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida, hereby <br />advocate the legal separation of Florida into two separate states, creating the 51st state in the Union, and <br />naming it "South Florida". It is understood that this is only the first step in a very complicated process <br />and it will ultimately require the approval of the electorate of the entire state as well as Congressional <br />approval. <br />Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to all municipalities in <br />Miami -Dade County, the members of the governing bodies of all 24 counties that are in the proposed <br />South Florida region, and their respective league of cities. <br />Section 4. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any <br />reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect the <br />validity of the remaining portions of this resolution. <br />Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by <br />vote of the City Commission. <br />PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October , 2014. <br />ATTEST: <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />APPROVED: <br />COMMISSION VOTE: 3-2 <br />Mayor Stoddard: Yea <br />Vice Mayor Harris: Yea <br />Commissioner Edmond: Nay <br />Commissioner Liebman: Nay <br />Commissioner Welsh: Yea <br />20 <br />