| 1 | House Resolution |
| 2 | A resolution recognizing September 2008 as "Nicaraguan- |
| 3 | American Heritage Month" in Florida. |
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| 5 | WHEREAS, Nicaraguan-Americans constitute the second largest |
| 6 | Hispanic community in the state and one of the largest Hispanic |
| 7 | communities in Miami-Dade County, and |
| 8 | WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County's Nicaraguan population began |
| 9 | its rapid growth in September of 1972, following an earthquake |
| 10 | in Managua, Nicaragua, and |
| 11 | WHEREAS, the largest group of Nicaraguan immigrants arrived |
| 12 | in the state in September of 1979, after escaping the communist |
| 13 | regime in Nicaragua, and |
| 14 | WHEREAS, this influx of new citizens has helped contribute |
| 15 | to the economy of the state and to an increase in trade between |
| 16 | Florida and Nicaragua, and |
| 17 | WHEREAS, Nicaraguan-Americans also contribute significantly |
| 18 | to the cultural diversity and richness of the state, NOW, |
| 19 | THEREFORE, |
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| 21 | Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of |
| 22 | Florida: |
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| 24 | That September 2008 is recognized as "Nicaraguan-American |
| 25 | Heritage Month" in the State of Florida, and the people of this |
| 26 | state are called upon to observe the month by participating in |
| 27 | programs, ceremonies, and activities celebrating the historical |
| 28 | and cultural contributions of Nicaraguan-Americans. |