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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, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today, as a descendant of Bahamians, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Bahamian independence and to pay tribute to its citizens and Bahamian-Americans living in South Florida and across the United States. I include in the Record the following proclamation:
Whereas, the Islands of the Bahamas became an Independent
Commonwealth Country on July 10, 1973, after centuries of
British rule; and
Whereas, the proud people who, through uncertainty and
tough economic times, remained steadfast and determined to
build a brighter future after its hard-fought independence,
showed great strength and unwavering will; and
Whereas, today, The Bahamas has a thriving economy built
around tourism and financial services; the tenacious and
enduring spirit of the Bahamian people, and its rich
traditions and culture;
Whereas, Bahamians and Bahamian-Americans have made
significant contributions to the United States through the
art and humanities, business, activism, and local and
national government, and remain an integral part of the South
Florida community; 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
a person of Bahamian descent, am proud to recognize the 40th
anniversary of this resilient, free, and sovereign nation,
and pay tribute to the wonderful people and descendants who
make it great.