FL S1780

Designates March 20, 2013, as "UCF Day" in Florida and congratulates the University of Central Florida on its 50th anniversary.

Recognizes UCF as the nation's second-largest university with nearly 60,000 students and more than 210,000 alumni.

Acknowledges UCF's economic impact of more than $4.3 billion in the 2011 fiscal year through operations, student spending, and the Central Florida Research Park.

Highlights UCF's College of Medicine and Medical City in Lake Nona as projected to generate more than 30,000 jobs and $7.6 billion in annual economic impact beginning in 2017.

Notes UCF's achievements in STEM degree production, affordability rankings, diversity (40 percent minority student body), and community service contributions exceeding 200,000 volunteer hours annually.