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FL H0333
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Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Daphne Campbell
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to annually recognize January 1 as "Haitian Independence Day," May 18 as "Haitian Flag Day," and the month of May as "Haitian Heritage Month"
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Haiti declared independence from France on January 1, 1804, becoming the first nation created from a successful slave rebellion and the first post-colonial independent nation led by blacks
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Haitian Heritage Month was first celebrated in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998 and has been observed nationwide with parades, festivals, and school activities
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An estimated 1.5 million persons of Haitian descent reside in the United States, contributing as educators, authors, athletes, artists, musicians, and politicians
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Copies of the memorial would be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Recognition of Haitian Independence Day, Haitian Flag Day, & Haitian Heritage Month
Last Action
Died in State Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9057 (Adopted)
3/11/2016