FL S1862

Recognizes April 25, 2019, as "Colombia Day" in Florida

Acknowledges Colombians as the fourth-largest Hispanic nationality in Florida, with an estimated 304,000 Colombian and Colombian-American residents statewide in 2010

Notes that 244,000 Colombians and Colombian-Americans resided in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties in 2017, making them the second-largest Hispanic nationality in South Florida

Highlights Colombian contributions to Florida's economy, arts, culture, and political participation

Recognizes Colombia as a long-standing ally of the United States and the role of Colombian residents in maintaining that relationship