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FL H8037

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Barrington Russell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 2018 as "Caribbean Heritage Month" in Florida
  • Encourages all communities and individuals throughout the state to honor Caribbean cultural and historical bonds
  • Recognizes contributions of Caribbean Americans to Florida and the nation as educators, authors, leaders, athletes, artists, musicians, and politicians
  • Highlights achievements of notable Caribbean Americans including W.E.B. Du Bois, Alexander Hamilton, Colin Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Sidney Poitier, and Harry Belafonte
  • Affirms that America's greatness lies in its diversity and the shared values of immigrants

Legislative Description

Caribbean Heritage Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

2/8/2018

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