TALLAHASSEE – Legislators from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties came together today to formed the Florida Legislative Haiti Relief Task Force. The group, appointed by the respective County Delegation Chairs, will provide guidance and oversight to the State of Florida’s jurisdictional response to the earthquake which devastated the neighboring island nation in January.
The appointed members of the Florida Legislative Haiti Relief Task Force are as follows:
Miami-Dade
Juan C. Zapata, Chairman
Frederica Wilson
Ronald Brisé
Yolly Roberson
Erik Fresen
Anitere Flores
Broward
Ari Porth, Chairman
Evan Jenne
Hazelle Rogers
Palm Beach
Maria Sachs, Chairman
Mack Bernard
“President Preval’s visit and meeting with President Obama reminds us that Haiti will require our attention for some time. I commend Representatives Brisé and Bernard for traveling to Washington D.C. on behalf their community and the State of Florida to call attention to Haiti’s needs”, stated Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation Chairman Juan C. Zapata.
“There are many challenges ahead for Haiti’s recovery,” said Representative Bernard. “I am pleased that President Obama and senior officials in his administration recognize the critical needs facing Haiti. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this important conversation at The White House.”
