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FL H9071

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Seth McKeel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 16, 2012, as "University of Florida Day" in Florida

  • University of Florida is Florida's only university with membership in the Association of American Universities and has incoming freshmen with average SAT score of 1920 and GPA of 4.23, the highest among Florida state universities

  • University received $619 million in research and training grants in a single academic year and was ranked by Kiplinger Magazine for the 7th consecutive year as one of the best values in public colleges

  • University has a 65 percent 4-year graduation rate (highest among Florida state universities), generates over 106,000 statewide jobs annually, and has annual statewide economic impact exceeding $8.76 billion

  • University athletic program has been a top 10 program nationally for 28 years with 26 national team championships, 201 SEC titles, and more than 230 individual national titles

Legislative Description

University of Florida Day

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 2114 (Adopted) -HJ 669

2/16/2012

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