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FL H8073

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes July 2018 as "Peruvian Heritage Month" in Florida
  • Acknowledges Peru's ancient civilizations including Norte Chico and the Inca Empire, and the diverse Peruvian landscape
  • Highlights notable Peruvian-descended individuals including UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, astronaut Carlos Noriega, and singer Yma Sumac
  • Notes that Florida has the largest Peruvian population in the country and that Peruvian Americans contribute across education, business, arts, and public service
  • Identifies Florida municipalities with sister city relationships to Peruvian cities: Miami, Miami Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Pensacola

Legislative Description

Peruvian Heritage Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

2/28/2018

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