HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-114 Sophie Steele Day RESOLUTION NO. 2007-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING JUNE I AS A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR SOPHIE
STEELE; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Sophie Steele, a long time business owner and resident of Dania Beach, passed
away on June 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Sophie Steele was a strong and very successful advocate for the City of Dania
Beach; and
WHEREAS, Sophie Steele teamed up with a renowned leader in the drug war and developed
TURN AROUND DANIA BEACH. She organized and participated in anti-drug marches in every
community in Dania Beach experiencing illegal drug activity. Her commitment coupled with the Turn
Around movement led to significant improvements in our community, and
WHEREAS, Sophie Steele successfully and tirelessly lobbied for local ordinances making it
more difficult for illegal activity to occur in our City; and
WHEREAS, Sophie Steele understood that children are the future of Dania Beach. Through the
Turn Around group, she applied for and received a grant to start the "Time 4 Kids" program. This
program, fully funded through the State of Florida, was the first of its kind and has proven very
successful, resulting in improved grades and FCAT scores for many of our children. This program
continues to help local children today; and
WHEREAS,the City, its residents and its children are deeply indebted to Sophie Steele for her
tireless efforts to help to improve this community;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida and its City
Commissioners individually, and on behalf of the citizens of Dania Beach, will recognize June 1 of each
and every year as "Sophie Steele Remembrance Day". Her dedicated service to our community has
made it a much better place to live. She will be greatly missed.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on June 12,2007.
BOB ANTON
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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LOUISE STILSON THOM S J. S , CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK