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RESOLUTION No. 15-

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING THE REMARKS OF DONALD J. TRUMP REGARDING IMMIGRANTS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, on June 16, 2015, Donald J. Trump, Chairman and President of The

Trump Organization and Owner of the Trump National Doral Resort, announced his

candidacy for the Presidency of the United States; and

WHEREAS, during his announcement, Donald J. Trump made several derogatory

and racist remarks about immigrants, referring to, not only immigrants from Mexico, but

immigrants from all over South and Latin America, as drug smugglers, criminals and

rapists, and blaming Mexico for many of the security issues currently being faced by the

United States; and

WHEREAS, Donald J. Trumps remarks, included, [w]hen Mexico sends its

people, theyre not sending their best . . . Theyre sending people that have lots of

problems, and theyre bringing those problems. Theyre bringing drugs; theyre bringing

crimes; theyre rapists; and some, I assume, are good people. . . Its coming from more

than Mexico. Its coming from all over South and Latin America, and its coming

probablyprobablyfrom the Middle East.

WHEREAS, Donald J. Trump has refused to apologize and/or clarify his

statements and, instead, has furthered them by reinforcing negative stereotypes

associated with South and Latin American immigrants, especially Mexican immigrants;

and

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WHEREAS, as a result of his actions, many domestic and international companies

in a variety of industries have decided to sever business ties with Donald J. Trump and

his various organizations, including, but not limited to, Univision, NBCUniversal, Camping

World, and Macys; and

WHEREAS, the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County have taken public action to

denounce Donald J. Trumps comments as derogatory and inflammatory; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council recognize, appreciate, and honor the

contributions that immigrants from all over the world have made to the founding, growth,

and development of the entire United States; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council further recognize, appreciate, and honor

the contributions that immigrants have made in the growth and the development of Miami-

Dade County and the City of Doral, especially Latin American and South American

immigrants, many of whom fled political persecution in the hopes of a better life in the

United States; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire to condemn Donald J. Trumps

comments as racist, derogatory, inflammatory, and having no place in the greater

American political discussion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are confirmed, adopted, and incorporated

herein and made a part hereof by this reference.

Section 2. Condemnation of Comments. Donald J. Trumps racist and

derogatory comments are hereby condemned.

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Section 3. Transmittal. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of

this Resolution to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective

immediately upon its adoption.

The foregoing Resolution was offered by _______ who moved its adoption. The

motion was seconded by _________ and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as

follows:

Mayor Luigi Boria Vice Mayor Sandra Ruiz Councilman Pete Cabrera Councilwoman Christi Fraga Councilwoman Ana Maria Rodriguez

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5 day of August, 2015.

____________________________ LUIGI BORIA, MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ CONNIE DIAZ, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE SOLE USE OF THE CITY OF DORAL _________________________________ WEISS, SEROTA, HELFMAN, COLE, & BIERMAN, PL CITY ATTORNEY