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FL H8053
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September 15 to October 15, 2024, as "Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month" in Florida to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latin Floridians
- Notes that approximately 6,127,506 Hispanic and Latino people live in Florida, making them the second-largest racial and ethnic group at 28.7 percent of the state's population
- Highlights that the celebration begins on September 15 to coincide with the national independence days of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica
- Recognizes influential Hispanic and Latino Americans including civil rights activist Caesar Chavez, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
- Acknowledges the lasting social, cultural, and economic impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans in Florida, including contributions in labor, entrepreneurship, public office, arts, and athletics
Legislative Description
Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/27/2024
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