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FL S1866

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 18, 2013, as "Puerto Rico Day" in Florida
  • Acknowledges that more than 250,000 Puerto Ricans reside in Florida, predominantly in South Florida and the Orlando area
  • Recognizes Puerto Rico's status as a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States with an elected governor
  • Notes Puerto Rico's economic significance in the Caribbean region with a dynamic tourism industry that employed over 60,000 people and contributed 7 percent of the island's Gross National Product in 1993
  • Promotes Florida's enhancement of trade, business, cultural, and educational exchanges with Puerto Rico

Legislative Description

Puerto Rico Day

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9117 (Adopted)

4/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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