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FL S2874
Resolution
Status
4/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
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Recognizes historical and cultural ties between Miami-Dade County and the Bahamas, noting that Bahamian immigrants cast 162 of 367 votes that incorporated the City of Miami on July 28, 1896
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Celebrates contributions of Bahamian descendents to South Florida's development as an international hospitality and tourism destination
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Honors Consul General Gladys Johnson-Sands for organizing the June 5, 2010, "Li'l Bahamas All Tings Caribbean Village" in Coconut Grove, featuring Junkanoo Jam music and cultural performances
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Acknowledges the Caribbean Village's Bahamian pavilion showcasing sustainable tourism, green living, marine industry, trade, commerce, finance, and arts and crafts from the Bahamas
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Recognizes Johnson-Sands' vision for an Afro Bahamian Culture and Commerce Center for Economic, Family, and Community Development including a cottage industry business incubator
Legislative Description
Cultural Ties/Miami-Dade County and the Bahamas
Last Action
Introduced -SJ 01139; Read 2nd time -SJ 01139; Adopted -SJ 01139
4/30/2010