Florida H8079 designates April 13, 2026, as "National Borinqueneers Day" to honor the 65th Infantry Regiment.

Florida H8079 designates April 13, 2026, as "National Borinqueneers Day" in Florida, honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment. The resolution recognizes the regiment's service during the Korean War, including numerous commendations. The bill highlights the historical significance of the Borinqueneers, who were originally a Puerto Rican volunteer battalion formed in 1899 and later became the 65th Infantry Regiment. The resolution underscores the importance of the Borinqueneers' legacy, particularly in Florida, which has a large population of Puerto Rican heritage.

Florida H8079 designates April 13, 2026, as "National Borinqueneers Day" to honor the 65th Infantry Regiment.

Florida H8079 designates April 13, 2026, as "National Borinqueneers Day" in Florida, honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment. The resolution recognizes the regiment's service during the Korean War, including numerous commendations. The bill highlights the historical significance of the Borinqueneers, who were originally a Puerto Rican volunteer battalion formed in 1899 and later became the 65th Infantry Regiment. The resolution underscores the importance of the Borinqueneers' legacy, particularly in Florida, which has a large population of Puerto Rican heritage.