Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its Florida State Leadership Conference and recognizing the organization’s advocacy for the Extraordinary Power of S.H.E. — the Social, Health, and Economic Justice Initiative, etc.
This Senate Resolution (SR 228) designates August 2025 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida. It aims to raise public awareness about amblyopia (a leading cause of preventable vision loss in children) and the importance of early vision screening for children aged 3-5. The resolution highlights that undetected amblyopia can cause permanent vision loss, yet less than 20% of preschoolers currently receive recommended vision screenings. As a symbolic recognition, it does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - only promoting awareness to encourage existing screening practices.
FSU Day; Commending Florida State University for its achievements as a national leader in academic and research excellence and designating March 19, 2025, as FSU Day at the Capitol, etc.
HR 8007 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 2025 as "Blood Clot Awareness Month" in Florida. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically designates the month to promote public education about blood clots. The resolution aims to raise awareness of blood clot symptoms (like swelling, pain, or breathing difficulties) and prevention strategies, such as knowing risk factors and seeking medical care early. This recognition directly affects Florida residents by encouraging community engagement with existing public health resources, such as the National Blood Clot Alliance's "Stop the Clot, Spread the Word" campaign.
Senate Resolution 1848 designates July 24, 2025, as "Private Investigators Day" in Florida. The resolution recognizes July 24 as "PI Day" in the profession and highlights Florida's 8,233 private investigators, who are concentrated in metropolitan areas like Miami, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or alter existing regulations; it solely honors the profession through symbolic recognition.
This Senate Resolution (SR 1844) designates March 11, 2025, as "Space Day" in Florida to recognize the state's historical and ongoing role in space exploration and its aerospace industry. It highlights Florida's status as a global space launch hub (accounting for 36% of global launches in 2024), supporting over 141,000 workers in aviation and aerospace, and its leadership in commercial space innovation and national defense. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of these contributions without creating new laws or funding.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson; Recognizing and celebrating the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson, etc.
Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee; Designates March 11, 2025, as "Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee" at State Capitol & recognizes significant contributions of Puerto Ricans to Florida's cultural mosaic.
Kidney Disease Awareness Month, Florida Kidney Day, and World Kidney Day; Recognizes March 2025, as "Kidney Disease Awareness Month" , March 10, 2025, as "Florida Kidney Day", & March 13, 2025, as "World Kidney Day" in Florida.
Joint Session for Purpose of Receiving Governor's Message; Providing that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor, etc.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 14, 2025, as "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day" in Florida. It commemorates the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, which claimed 17 lives and injured 17 others. The resolution serves solely as a day of remembrance for victims and survivors, with no new policies, funding, or requirements attached - it simply recognizes the tragedy through official designation.
Secretary of Homeland Security; Urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training opportunities for 287(g) agreements, etc.
