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FL S1384
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Smith
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AI Summary
- Designates May 2025 as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" in Florida through a Florida Senate Resolution sponsored by Senator Smith
- Recognizes Muslim Americans' contributions across diverse fields including architecture, arts, business, medicine, law, sports, and government at both the state and national level
- Highlights specific prominent Muslim Americans, including structural engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, and members of Congress Keith Ellison, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar
- Notes that Florida's Muslim-American community includes individuals from more than 77 countries, representing a wide array of ethnicities, cultures, and languages
- Acknowledges Muslim Americans' honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces in every major conflict, specifically citing Captain Humayun Khan, who was killed in Iraq in 2004
Legislative Description
Muslim-American Heritage Month
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8069 (Adopted)
5/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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