Title: People of Venezuela

Summary: Recognizing the people of Venezuela and their peaceful protest as they call for democratic change, etc.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela guarantees its citizens full political rights, including the right to freely assemble for democratic political purposes, and WHEREAS, the preamble of the Charter of the Organization of American States affirms that  representative democracy is an indispensable condition for the stability, peace, and development  in Latin America, and WHEREAS, Article of the Inter-American Democratic Charter recognizes that  the peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and their governments have an obligation to promote and defend it,  and WHEREAS, those who cherish democratic principles condemn the perpetration of violence and intimidation against the Venezuelan people, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That the people of Venezuela and their peaceful call for democratic change are recognized as they attempt to exercise their constitutional rights in opposing a ruthless and oppressive government.