File #: ID 2016-082    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/8/2016 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 2/17/2016 Final action: 2/17/2016
Title: RECOGNIZING THE PLIGHT OF ROBERT LEVINSON AND DEMANDING HIS SWIFT AND SAFE RETURN TO HIS FAMILY.
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION

 

TO:                     Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:                     Douglas E. Smith, City Manager

 

DATE:                     February 17, 2016

 

 

Title

RECOGNIZING THE PLIGHT OF ROBERT LEVINSON AND DEMANDING HIS SWIFT AND SAFE RETURN TO HIS FAMILY.

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BACKGROUND:                     Coral Springs resident, Robert Levinson, was kidnapped in Iran on March 9, 2007. His captivity is one of the longest in American history. Recently the U.S. Government was able to negotiate the release of several U.S. citizens held in Iran. This resolution is to request the U.S. Government to continue and double their efforts in obtaining the release of Robert Levinson and demanding his release by the Iranian Government.                     

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:                     For approval.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:                     None.

 

 

CONTACT PERSON:                     Douglas E. Smith, City Manager