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FL S1014
Resolution
AI Summary
- Honors and remembers the 33 crew members of the container ship El Faro who died when the vessel sank in October 2015
- El Faro departed Jacksonville on September 29, 2015, bound for Puerto Rico with 28 U.S. citizens (including several from Florida) and 5 Polish nationals aboard
- Last communication from El Faro occurred on October 1, 2015, and the U.S. Coast Guard determined the ship sank with all crew members on board
- Recognizes the crew's contribution to Florida's maritime industry and the $27-billion economic impact of the state's 14 deepwater ports
- Extends heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased crew members
Legislative Description
El Faro Crew Members
Last Action
Adopted
2/10/2016
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