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FL H8047
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Juan Porras
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 27, 2024, as "Dominican-American Heritage Day" in Florida, coinciding with Dominican Republic Independence Day
- Notes the Dominican Republic gained independence from 22 years of Haitian rule in 1844 through the Dominican War of Independence
- Acknowledges that Dominican migration to the U.S. began in the 1960s following economic and political turbulence after dictator Rafael Trujillo was killed
- Since 1990, Dominican Americans have been the fourth largest Hispanic immigrant population in the U.S., with Florida ranking third among states in Dominican American concentration at approximately 12 percent
- Celebrates the economic, social, and cultural contributions of Dominican Americans in fields including music, sports, government, finance, fashion, and the arts
Legislative Description
Dominican-American Heritage Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
3/5/2024
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