FL S1882

Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Advent Christian Village, established in 1913 on 1,000 acres of land donated by Thomas Dowling and Richard W. Sears to the Advent Christian Church.

Notes the organization was chartered and incorporated in Florida in 1915 as the American Advent Christian Home and Orphanage, the state's first retirement home.

Describes the current village as a self-contained community with over 800 residents and members, 300 rental apartments, and services including the W. B. Copeland Medical Center offering family practice, geriatrics, dentistry, and rehabilitation services.

Acknowledges the village's village square amenities including grocery store, bank, postal service, beauty salon, barber shop, gift shops, resale store, and cafe along with home care, social services, housekeeping, and transportation services.

Honors Advent Christian Village for a century of service to Florida citizens and congratulates the organization on its 100th anniversary.