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FL S0854
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Gwen Margolis
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the City of Homestead on the occasion of its centennial in 2013
- Notes Homestead was originally opened to homesteaders in 1898 with access via the "Homesteaders Trail"
- Documents that Henry Flagler extended the Florida East Coast Railway to Key West in 1904, enabling farmers to transport produce to Miami and other parts of the state
- Explains the city's name originated from the railroad construction camp area being designated "Homestead Country" and shortened to "Homestead" by engineers mapping the area
- Congratulates Homestead on its 100 years of service, noting its growth from an original population of 121 to more than 60,000 residents
Legislative Description
City of Homestead
Last Action
Died, not introduced
5/3/2013
Full Bill Text
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