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 but also contributed to a broader climate of fear and intolerance in Florida.

In light of these historical injustices, the resolution offers a formal and heartfelt apology to those whose lives, well-being, and livelihoods were adversely affected by the committee's activities. It recognizes the unconstitutional methods employed by the committee to undermine peaceful desegregation efforts and the negative impact on Florida's national standing in education and civil rights. The resolution serves as a recognition of past wrongs and a commitment to acknowledging and addressing the harm caused by such actions.