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FL H9017

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Van Zant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Olustee, the largest land battle fought in Florida during the Civil War
  • Documents that approximately 11,000 troops (infantry, cavalry, and artillery) participated with roughly equal numbers of Confederate and Union forces in a pine forest near Ocean Pond, Florida
  • Records that the battle resulted in 2,807 casualties and prevented escalation of major hostilities in Florida's interior
  • Acknowledges February 20, 2014 as the 150th anniversary date and commends the sacrifices of those who fought and efforts to commemorate the battle
  • Directs presentation of a copy of the resolution for display at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Legislative Description

Battle of Olustee

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

3/11/2014

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