Recognizing National Caribbean Heritage Month

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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.

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