HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1990-055 RESOLUTION NO. 55-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, IN
RECOGNITION OF ANITA COLLINS ' SERVICE TO THE
PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, ANITA SWEET COLLINS, a native of Havana, Florida,
and a pioneer of Dania, Florida, spent almost all of her alloted
time on earth serving God and her fellowman with love and
devotion; and
WHEREAS, ANITA COLLINS graduated from the Colored School (now
Dillard High School ) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida , and after
graduation attended Florida Memorial College. Thereafter she
married Marcellus Sterling Collins, the son of pioneers Leola and
Richard Collins, which union resulted in the birth of seven
children, namely, Marcellus, Richard , Rodney, Dwight , Harriet , F+
Sheradi and Kimberly, all of whom she taught to love God, their
fellowman and their country.
WHEREAS, in addition to being known as one of the finest and
,... most skillfull freelance seamstresses in South Florida, her talent
for which was shared by way of her sewing classes for the children
Of Collins Elementary School and with adults at the former Attucks
High, Anita was a devoted Christian, a caring mother and a loving
Wife ; and
Whereas , ANITA COLLINS loved her fellowman and likewise, was
loved and respected by all people who were fortunate enough to
have known her; and
WHEREAS , ANITA COLLINS ' treatment and concern for all those
with whom she came in contact exemplifies love in its truest
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sense, which was demonstrated time and time again throughout her
life; and
WHEREAS, because of her good influence and deep concern for
the youth of our area, many young men and women have matured into
successful and happy members of our society who likewise have made
substantial contributions to the well-being of their fellowman;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of the City of Dania,
individually and on behalf of all the citizens of Dania, desire to
formally express their condolences to the family of ANITA COLLINS .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the City Commissioners of the City of Dania ,
individually and on behalf of its citizens , hereby express their
condolences to the family of ANITA SWEET COLLINS, knowing that her
memory will live within their hearts forever.
Section 2 . That a true copy of this resolution will be
delivered to the family of our departed pioneer and friend, ANITA
SWEET COLLINS.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 8th day of May 1990.
ATTEST:
MAYOR COM SIONER
CITY CLERK - AUDITOR
PREPARED BY:
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FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney
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