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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
of florida
in the house of representatives
Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Caribbean-Americans to South Florida and the Nation through the arts and humanities, business, science and engineering, activism, and military leadership as we celebrate the 8th anniversary of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I include in the Record the following proclamation in honor of National Caribbean Heritage Month:
Whereas, the President of the United States of America,
Barack Obama, has issued the annual proclamation in 2013
recognizing June as National Caribbean-American Heritage
Month;
Whereas, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
recognizes the significance
of Caribbean people in U.S. history, and the influence of
Caribbean people and their descendants on American culture;
Whereas, South Florida is home to many Caribbean-Americans
who make up a large percent of the population;
Whereas, Caribbean-Americans have played a major and
notable role in the growth and development of South Florida,
from holding public office, prominent positions in education
and religion, to owning successful businesses and being vocal
community activists; and now, therefore, be it resolved that
I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House
of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional
District of Florida, and who also has Caribbean roots, am
proud to recognize the contributions of Caribbean-Americans
to South Florida and to our country. I encourage all
residents to celebrate the rich culture of the Caribbean
during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.