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FL S0766
Resolution
Status
Introduced
11/18/2009
Primary Sponsor
Eleanor Sobel
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AI Summary
- Recognizes June 16, 2010, as "Budd Bell Day" in the State of Florida
- Honors Elizabeth Lander "Budd" Bell for her advocacy work on behalf of vulnerable citizens including children, elderly persons, and people with disabilities or mental illness
- Acknowledges Bell's founding of Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend in 1972, Florida's first subsidized child care center, and the Budd Bell Clearinghouse on Human Services, a coalition of over 200 member organizations
- Recognizes Bell's instrumental role in drafting Florida's Baker Act involuntary commitment law to protect mentally ill persons from unlawful detention
- Commemorates Bell's 77-year career advancing human social services in Florida, including founding the Florida Center for Children and Youth and Human Rights Advocacy Committees
Legislative Description
Budd Bell Day
Last Action
Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9019 (Adopted)
4/30/2010
Full Bill Text
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