City of Gainesville - File #: 210546.

• File #: 210546.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 10/13/2021
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 11/4/2021
• Final action: 11/4/2021
• Title: Commissioner Reina Saco - Resolution in Support of Cuba (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/4/2021	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution)	Pass

Title

Commissioner Reina Saco - Resolution in Support of Cuba (B)

Explanation

The images of failing hospitals, citizens brutalized, and children being taken away from their families as recently as two months ago provide a vivid testimonial of why the Cuban people took to the streets of their island to protest the Cuban regime. Cuban-American students living in the Gainesville area wish to demonstrate solidarity with their struggle by continuing the fight for their freedom 90 plus miles north of its center.  They ask that the Gainesville City Commission join with them to press the conversation concerning the dignity of freedom with this symbolic Resolution denouncing the Communist dictatorship of Cuba.

Recommendation:

The City Commission adopt the proposed Resolution.