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FL H9053

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

Hazelle Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes June 2013 as "Caribbean Heritage Month" in the State of Florida
  • Acknowledges Caribbean Americans' contributions across education, arts, activism, athletics, politics, and other fields throughout Florida and the nation
  • Highlights notable Caribbean Americans including W.E.B. Du Bois, Alexander Hamilton, Colin Powell, Sidney Poitier, and Harry Belafonte
  • Notes the political representation of Caribbean Americans in the 2013 Florida Legislature from the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Haiti, and Jamaica
  • Encourages all communities and individuals throughout the state and nation to honor Caribbean culture and historical bonds while recognizing America's diversity as a source of national greatness

Legislative Description

Caribbean Heritage Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/2/2013

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