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OK HR1016

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Shane Stone

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 1, 2017, to be Hispanic Cultural Day in Oklahoma to recognize the heritage, culture, and contributions of Hispanics to the state
  • Identifies 19 Spanish-speaking Latin American nations and Puerto Rico as the countries from which Oklahoma's Hispanic population traces its roots
  • Notes that Oklahoma's Hispanic population doubled from 2010 to 2015, reaching 400,000 people (10 percent of the state's 3.9 million population) with over 10,000 Hispanic-owned businesses generating $7.8 billion in buying power
  • Recognizes the contributions of Hispanic organizations, media, and civic associations such as LULAC, American G.I. Forum, and various Hispanic heritage groups that support cultural preservation and community integration
  • Calls upon all Oklahomans to celebrate Hispanic heritage and recognize Hispanic contributions to the state

Legislative Description

Declaration; declaring May 1, 2017, to be Hispanic Cultural Day in Oklahoma.

Last Action

Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State

5/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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