Title: Hidden Heroes

Summary: Recognizes Florida's military & veteran caregivers, also known as "Hidden Heroes."

Full Text:
WHEREAS, the daily tasks of these caregivers may include bathing, dressing, feeding, caring for grievous injuries, administering medications, and providing emotional support to servicemembers and veterans in addition to caring for th efamily and the home while also working outside the home to earn essential income, and WHEREAS, the United States provides multifaceted support to wounded, ill, and injured servicemembers and veterans through public, private, and philanthropic resources,but caregivers receive little support or acknowledgement, and according to research, an alarming number of military and veteran caregivers suffer numerous debilitating mental, physical, and emotional effects as a result of their caregiving duties, and WHEREAS, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation established the Hidden Heroes program, the mission of which is to raise WHEREAS, Alachua County, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Winter Springs are currently registered as Hidden Heroes Communities, a growing nationwide network of cities and counties dedicated to reco gnizing and supporting local military and veteran caregivers, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That Florida's military and veteran caregivers, also known as "Hidden Heroes," are recognized and commended for their selfless dedication to the challenging duties of caring for those who have cared for and defended all Americans.