The Senate Concurrent Resolution, introduced by Senator Smith, formally acknowledges the injustices inflicted by the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee from 1956 to 1965. This committee engaged in a series of oppressive actions, including surveillance, harassment, and intimidation of individuals involved in civil rights movements, particularly targeting members of the NAACP and participants in desegregation efforts. The resolution highlights the committee's tactics, which included public hearings that sought to discredit individuals based on their race or sexual orientation, leading to significant harm to their personal and professional lives.

In light of these historical injustices, the resolution offers a heartfelt apology to those whose lives were adversely affected by the committee's actions. It recognizes the long-lasting impact of the committee's unconstitutional methods, which not only damaged the reputations and livelihoods of many Floridians but also contributed to a broader climate of fear and intolerance in the state. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of this dark chapter in Florida's history and aims to promote healing and reconciliation for those who suffered as a result of the committee's activities.