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FL S1778
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes the American Red Cross as a humanitarian organization founded in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1900, which currently receives no federal funding
- Acknowledges the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign's goal to reduce home fire deaths by 25 percent over 4 years through fire safety plans and free smoke alarm installations
- Notes that in its first year, the Home Fire Campaign helped 18,536 Floridians prepare fire safety plans and installed over 14,932 smoke alarms
- Highlights that 91 cents of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross goes directly to mission service delivery
- Declares March as "American Red Cross Month" and recognizes the organization's critical mission in Florida and disaster assistance work since 1901
Legislative Description
American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
Last Action
Adopted
3/2/2016
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