CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Proclamation Recognizing Florida Thrift Week

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis recognized January 13-17, 2025 as Florida Thrift Week with a proclamation promoting the importance of thrift and its benefits to Florida families and the state's economy. Every year, Florida Thrift Week encourages financial literacy and responsible consumer behavior in the Sunshine State.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “Fiscal responsibility and financial literacy are essential for making tough financial decisions, such as purchasing a home, buying a car, preparing for college, or starting your own business. Thrift encourages sound financial practices and upholds long-standing American traditions. I invite all Floridians to learn more about thrift during Florida Thrift Week and share these principles with your friends and loved ones. Please visit our website for financial literacy programs and resources to see how Your Money Matters.”

James Madison Institute (JMI) President Dr. Robert McClure said, "We appreciate CFO Patronis for recognizing Florida Thrift Week this year. It's vital for Florida's next generation to remember the foundational principles of our history. Benjamin Franklin emphasized the importance of economic freedom alongside political freedom. JMI’s curriculum, All About the Benjamins, is centered on Franklin’s ideas, and we look forward to continuing to promote them."

2025 Thrift Week Proclamation 

WHEREAS, a vigorous and healthy economy is fueled by the choices of financially informed consumers making educated decisions throughout their lives concerning saving, budgeting, and how to obtain and use consumer credit; and

WHEREAS, the practice of thrift can enhance efforts to raise financial literacy and promote economic development; and

WHEREAS, thrift, a once-vibrant American tradition widely celebrated in the first half of the twentieth century, proved industry, frugality, and stewardship were the antidote to the high levels of debt and the economic uncertainty currently plaguing our nation; and

WHEREAS, The James Madison Institute has launched a statewide movement to restore the observance of Thrift Week in Florida, during the week of January 17th, the birthday of America’s foremost thrift advocate, Benjamin Franklin; and

WHEREAS, The James Madison Institute and teachers throughout Florida have partnered each January to distribute a supplemental curriculum, “All About the Benjamins: Understanding the Value of Thrift,” to high school students; and

WHEREAS, through research, public education, civic action and policy reforms, all Americans -- even those of modest means -- can achieve and promote thrift as the wise use of resources leading to responsible consumerism and smart savings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal of the State of Florida does hereby proclaim January 13th – 17th, 2025, as

FLORIDA THRIFT WEEK

in the State of Florida and encourage all Floridians to learn and implement the values of thrift and savings as steps to enhance wealth building.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida has hereunto subscribed his name on the 13th day of January 2025.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis  
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and Twitter (@FLDFS).