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FL S1610

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Victor Torres

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the historical ties between Florida and Puerto Rico, including Florida's founding by Puerto Rican Governor Juan Ponce de León

  • Acknowledges the shared Spanish colonial history when Florida, Cuba, and Puerto Rico were linked under Spanish rule until Florida's cession to the United States in 1819

  • Highlights mutual disaster assistance: Florida helped Puerto Rico rebuild after Hurricane Maria in 2017, and Puerto Rico sent aid to Florida after Hurricane Michael in 2018

  • Formally recognizes the friendship and brotherhood between Florida and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

  • Expresses gratitude to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Michael assistance and wishes for continued prosperity of the relationship

Legislative Description

Friendship Between Florida and Puerto Rico

Last Action

Died, not introduced

3/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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