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FL S1816
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes the City of Miami on the occasion of its 122nd anniversary of incorporation in 1896
- Acknowledges Miami's history as a Tequesta Indian settlement meaning "big water" before Spanish colonization in the 1500s
- Credits Julia Tuttle, William and Mary Brickell, and railroad magnate Henry Flagler with persuading the extension of rail service to Miami, which spurred its development
- Notes Miami was incorporated in 1896 with 444 residents and developed into a major tourist destination earning the nickname "the Magic City"
- Identifies current city leadership including Mayor Francis Suarez, City Manager Daniel J. Alfonso, and five city commissioners
Legislative Description
City of Miami
Last Action
Adopted
3/2/2018
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