HR 9091

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing April 9-10, 2008, as "Haitian-
3	American Days" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, the House of Representatives takes great pride in
6	celebrating and honoring the significance of the Haitian-
7	American community in Florida, and
8	WHEREAS, Haitian-American prominence in Florida began in
9	the 1970s, following the deterioration of the political and
10	economic environment in Haiti under a totalitarian regime, and
11	WHEREAS, as of the year 2000, Florida had the largest
12	percentage of Haitian-Americans in the United States, with a
13	population of approximately 233,000 Haitian-American citizens,
14	and
15	WHEREAS, as a result of the hard work and dedication of its
16	pioneer leaders, the Haitian-American community in Florida has
17	succeeded in creating stable organizations that serve the
18	community in various areas, and
19	WHEREAS, Haitian-Americans have readily assimilated within
20	Floridian society and have contributed to the state in the
21	political, economic, educational, professional, and cultural
22	fields, among others, and
23	WHEREAS, the Haitian-American community in Florida is a
24	vital, vibrant part of the state's rich culture and history and
25	essential to its future development, NOW, THEREFORE,
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27	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
28	Florida:
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30	That April 9-10, 2008, are recognized as "Haitian-American
31	Days" in Florida, and the members of the Haitian-American
32	delegation are commended for their continuing efforts to ensure
33	a thriving and united Haitian-American community in this state.
34	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
35	presented to the Haitian Historical Museum as a tangible token
36	of the sentiments expressed herein.

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