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FL H9077

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Schwartz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 2011 as "Caribbean Heritage Month" in Florida
  • Recognizes contributions of Caribbean Americans in education, arts, activism, politics, and community leadership throughout the state and nation
  • Acknowledges notable Caribbean Americans including W.E.B. Du Bois, Alexander Hamilton, Colin Powell, Sidney Poitier, and Harry Belafonte
  • Highlights political representation of Caribbean Americans in Florida, including Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll and members of the state legislature
  • Encourages communities and individuals to honor Caribbean cultural and historical bonds and recognize America's diversity

Legislative Description

Caribbean Heritage Month

Last Action

Read 2nd time -HJ 622

4/14/2011

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