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FL H8035
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September 15 to October 15, 2025, as "Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month" in Florida to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latin Floridians
- The celebration period begins on September 15 to coincide with the national independence days of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica
- Hispanic and Latino Floridians are the second-largest racial and ethnic group in the state, comprising 27.4 percent of the population
- Hispanic and Latino Floridians contribute approximately $90 billion to the state's economy in labor and entrepreneurship and hold approximately $66.4 billion in spending power
- Highlights influential Hispanic and Latino Americans including Caesar Chavez, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Legislative Description
Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/9/2025
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