House Concurrent Resolution HCR 383 acknowledges the injustices inflicted by the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee from 1956 to 1965, particularly against individuals involved in civil rights efforts and those accused of homosexual activity. The resolution details the committee's actions, which included surveillance, harassment, and intimidation of members of the Inter-Civic Council and the NAACP, as well as public hearings that sought to discredit educators and activists. These actions not only damaged the lives and reputations of many Floridians but also contributed to a broader climate of fear and intolerance in the state.

In light of these historical injustices, the resolution offers a formal and heartfelt apology to those whose lives, well-being, and livelihoods were harmed by the committee's activities. It recognizes the detrimental impact of the committee's unconstitutional methods on the pursuit of desegregation and the reputations of numerous professionals in Florida's educational institutions, ultimately calling for acknowledgment of this dark chapter in the state's history.