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FL S1594
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Geraldine Thompson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes October 2015 as "International Creole Month" in Florida
- Encourages all Floridians to observe the occasion with celebration and cultural understanding
- Acknowledges Creole languages and cultures as integral parts of Florida and Caribbean communities, with nearly 10 million Haitian Creole speakers worldwide
- Notes that Haitian Creole became an official language of Haiti in 1987 and is the first language of 95 percent of Haitians
- Highlights Creole heritage through music, dance, cuisine, and historical figures including Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, and John James Audubon
Legislative Description
International Creole Month
Last Action
Died, not introduced
5/1/2015
Full Bill Text
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