Whatever.

Whatever is the truth.

So the number is not one of these.

I don't think we're allowed to make it big front.

Yeah, I don't think that's all right.

No.

All right, we can have everyone to start gathering themselves so we can gavel in, please.

Good evening.

The meeting of the Myanmar City Commission is now called to order.

An opportunity was given to the public to register to participate or email the city clerk twenty-four hours prior to the commission meeting with any questions, comments, concerns on items, we will hear on this evening's agenda.

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At this time, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

Commissioner Barnes.

And now we'll move on to our proclamations.

And before a proclamation, we do have a surprise presentation to recognize one of our departments.

The director doesn't know that this is taking place, so listen up, it just might be your department.

At this time, I invite department director, Anita Fain Taylor, and department staff to come up to the dais.

Is Anita here?

Oh, there she is.

Come on up, her and team.

And it is to recognize a department in a presentation of a plaque from the accredited economic development organization.

The International Economic Development Council, also known as IEDC, announces that the City of Myanmar's economic development and housing department has been recognized as one of 71 premier economic development organizations across North America by their accreditation as an accredited economic development organization.

Mir's Economic Development and Housing Department displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor, said IEDC president and CEO, Nathan Ole.

The International Economic Development Council is a non-for-profit, not nonpartisan membership organization serving serving economic and community development professionals worldwide with more than five thousand members.

IEDC is the largest organization of its kind.

IEDC's mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for its communities, members, and partners.

The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession.

The program consists of two phases, a documentation review and an on-site visit.

Each phase is designed to evaluate information and provide independent feedback on the operations structure, staff, and procedures.

Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and prospects that Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department has attained a measure of professional excellence, assuring that their trust is well placed and their business is in good hands.

When an AEDO succeeds, it helps to create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their region.

So, City of Miramar, let's give our Office of Economic Development and Housing Department a big round of applause and all the great work from the leadership and the support team is well deserved.

And if you would like to share a few words on behalf of your team.

Wow, thank you.

I I was really surprised I had to run to Pembroke Pines Commission meeting first because the chamber was acknowledged, and getting here and receiving this award is just a highlight of my of this year, because it's the first second month of the year.

And everyone brings a level of expertise that comes together to bring about the excellence that we do in our department.

And um, I use the analogy of Moses.

When he spread the when he parted the Red Sea, he had a mighty staff in his hand.

And that's what we have in economic development, a mighty staff, wonderful people, and great departments in the city who help us do what we do.

So I thank you, Mr.

Mayor, the elected body administration, and all the directors and employees for helping us do what we do every single day.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, and well deserved to all the team members.

Thank you so much.

Oh everyone ready?

All right, thank you all so much.

Our first proclamation is an observance of American Heart Month, February 2023.

Whereas American Heart Month was established by President Lyndon B.

Johnson in December 1963 and is observed to raise awareness on the importance of a healthy heart and to encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease.

And whereas heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, about 697,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2020.

That's one in every five.

Whereas heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities, risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, disease, and excess alcohol use.

And whereas 83% of Americans believe that heart attacks can be prevented but aren't motivated to do anything while 72% of Americans don't consider themselves at risk for heart disease and 58% put no effort into improving their heart health.

And whereas the good news is in most cases, heart disease is preventable when people adopt a healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, getting at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a week, and getting regular checkups.

And whereas American Heart Month is observed to raise awareness on the importance of a healthy heart and to encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease.