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FL S1912
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes June 2018 as "Caribbean Heritage Month" in Florida
- Acknowledges Caribbean Americans' contributions to Florida and the nation as educators, artists, politicians, athletes, and leaders across various fields
- Highlights notable Caribbean Americans including W.E.B. Du Bois, Alexander Hamilton, Colin Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Sidney Poitier, and Harry Belafonte
- Credits former Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll and Jamaica-born Mayor Hazelle Rogers for establishing the first Caribbean Recognition Day in the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, which led to Governor Charlie Crist's proclamation declaring June as Caribbean Heritage Month
- Encourages all Florida communities and individuals to honor Caribbean cultural and historical bonds and recognize America's strength in diversity
Legislative Description
Caribbean Heritage Month
Last Action
Adopted
2/1/2018
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