HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2017-101 Urges Members of Federal & State of Florida Government to Oppose President Trump's Ban on Transgender People Serving in the Military RESOLUTION NO. 2017-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE
OF FLORIDA GOVERNMENT TO OPPOSE PRESIDENT TRUMP'S BAN ON
TRANSGENDER PEOPLE SERVING IN THE MILITARY; TO ENACT ANY
AND ALL LEGISLATION, RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES TO
OPPOSE PRESIDENT TRUMP'S BAN ON TRANSGENDER PEOPLE SERVING
IN THE MILITARY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2017, President Trump issued via Twitter a ban on transgender
people serving in the military; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach opposes any policy, law or
regulation that is discriminatory; and
WHEREAS,a 2016 Rand Corp study commissioned by the Defense Department concluded
that letting transgender people serve openly would have a"minimal impact"on readiness and health
care costs; and
WHEREAS, Representative Dan Kildee, D-Michigan, the vice-chair of the congressional
LGBT caucus,called President Trump's decision a"slap in the face to the thousands of transgender
Americans already serving in the military"and said it"undermines our military's readiness."Rep.
Kildee stated further "(a)nyone who is willing to put on the uniform of the United States and risk
their life in service to our country should be celebrated as patriots,regardless of their gender identity.
This short-sighted and discriminatory policy will make America less safe"; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2017, fifty-six retired U.S. generals, admirals and other senior
officers voiced opposition to President Trump's announcement of a ban on transgender military
service, saying it would be disruptive and degrade readiness and deprive the military of talent or
force members to live a lie; and
WHEREAS,the link between strong anti-discrimination laws and the ability to draw the best
and the brightest is the reason that 84 percent of the nation's largest companies have adopted
comprehensive anti-discrimination policies that include sexual orientation and gender identity;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission believes the opposition of President Trump's ban is in the
best interests of the residents and businesses of the City of Dania Beach,the State of Florida and the
Unites States of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing"Whereas"clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and
correct, and they are made a specific part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Dania Beach urges all members of the
Federal and State Governments oppose President Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the
military and to enact any and all legislation, rules, regulations and policies to oppose President
Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military.
Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Dania Beach formally requests that
President Trump reconsider his policy decision, and return to the previous position of the United
States, and permit all qualified and patriotic members of the LGBT community to serve openly
without discrimination.
Section 4. The City Commission further directs City Administration to transmit a
certified copy of this Resolution to the National League of Cities,the Florida League of Cities,the
Broward League of Cities,the Broward Legislative Delegation,the U.S. Congressional Delegation
for Florida, President Trump, the White House and any other interested parties.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with any portion of the
provisions in this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. This Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon passage
and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 12, 2017.
ATTEST:
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