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FL S0572

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Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to recognize January 1 as "Haitian Independence Day" commemorating Haiti's independence from French colonial rule on January 1, 1804, following a slave rebellion.

  • Requests Congress designate May as both "Haitian Heritage Month" and "Haitian American Heritage Month" to celebrate Haitian and Haitian American culture and contributions to American society.

  • Seeks recognition of May 18 as "Haitian Flag Day" honoring the Haitian flag created by General Jean-Jacques Dessalines, symbolizing the end of European influence.

  • Requests Congress recognize June as "Caribbean American Heritage Month" acknowledging the historical significance and cultural contributions of Caribbean Americans to the United States.

  • Directs Florida's Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all Florida congressional delegation members.

Legislative Description

Haitian Independence and Flag Day/Haitian, Haitian American, and Caribbean American Heritage Month

Last Action

Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8015 (Adopted)

5/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2017
Commerce And Tourism2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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