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FL S0946
Bill
Status
Failed
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Environmental Preservation and Conservation
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AI Summary
- Designates the second Monday in October of each year as "Sir Lancelot Jones Day" in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
- Commemorates Sir Lancelot Garfield Jones (1898-1997), an entrepreneur, farmer, and conservationist who supplied Key limes nationally and guided five presidents and other notable figures
- Recognizes Jones's contributions to the preservation of Biscayne Bay and his role in the establishment of Biscayne National Park, which generates $34 million annually and supports 422 jobs
- Encourages public officials, schools, private organizations, and citizens in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties to honor Jones's legacy on the designated day
- Takes effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Legal Holidays and Special Observances
Last Action
Died in Messages
4/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules4/9/2015
Environmental Preservation and Conservation3/10/2015
Governmental Oversight and Accountability2/26/2015
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