Accept memorial plaque from Daughters of the American Revolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2025- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ACCEPT A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FROM THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization that works to promote three objectives: historic preservation, education, and patriotism.; and WHEREAS, the National Society has launched a program to honor the Patriots who secured American Independence 250 years ago by placing plaques that raise awareness of their courage and sacrifice for the benefit of future generations; WHEREAS, the Coral Gables Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has offered to donate a commemorative plaque to the Village in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States; WHEREAS, the addition of this commemorative plaque at Veterans Wayside Park would enhance the park’s significance and align with its purpose as a space to honor those who have served our country;

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Village Council hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept a Commemorative Plaque from the Daughters of the American Revolution to be installed at Veterans Wayside Park. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. Joseph M. Corradino, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Priscilla Torres, MMC Village Clerk Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: ____________________________ Mitchell Bierman Village Attorney Consent Agenda THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK MEMORANDUM DATE: June 18, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Robert C. Mattes, CPRE, CPSI, Parks and Recreation Director RE: Acceptance of Commemorative Plaque from the Daughters of the American Revolution The Coral Gables Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has offered to donate a commemorative plaque to the Village in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This donation is part of a national initiative to honor the memory of the men and women who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War. As part of this program, the DAR is placing markers in communities nationwide to raise awareness of the courage and sacrifice of the Patriots who helped found our nation. The proposed plaque is a 20-inch by 20-inch bronze marker. The text reads: Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775-1783 Presented by Coral Gables Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Parks and Recreation Department recommends acceptance of this generous donation and supports its installation on the new sitting wall to be installed at Veterans Wayside Park. The addition of this commemorative plaque would enhance the park’s significance and align with its purpose as a space to honor those who have served our country. We respectfully request Village Council approval to accept the plaque and allow its placement at Veterans Wayside Park. June 16, 2025 Robert Mattes Parks and Recreation Department Village of Pinecrest 5855 Killian Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 Subject: America 250 Marker for Veterans Park (Sponsored by the Coral Gables DAR) Dear Mr. Mattes, As you may know, The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization that works to promote three objectives: historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The National Society has established a new program to honor the memory of the men and women who helped achieve American Independence 250 years ago. This effort raises awareness of the courage and sacrifice of the Patriots who won America's Independence by placing a plaque in a designated area to raise appreciation amongst current and future generations of Americans of our Patriots' sacrifice for their benefit. The bronze plaque measures 20x20 and can be mounted on marble or stone. The plaque would read as follows: Revolutionary War Patriots This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 - 1783 Presented by ______________________________________________________________________ (Name of Sponsoring Entity) Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The cost of the plaque is $2,160 (through June 30, 2025). I do not know how much cost will be as of July 1st. We thought this plaque would make a nice addition to Veterans Park in Pinecrest. Given the renovation project underway, we felt this was the perfect opportunity to share our appreciation for our Patriots and contribute towards the Village of Pinecrest's project. Respectfully, Penelope Johnson Chapter Vice-Regent