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FL H9013
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Heather Fitzenhagen
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AI Summary
- Recognizes January 26, 2016, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida
- FGCU was authorized in May 1991 as Florida's tenth public university and opened August 25, 1997, serving Southwest Florida
- University has grown to nearly 15,000 students with 53 undergraduate, 24 graduate, 9 certificate, and 3 doctoral programs
- Students have contributed nearly two million hours of community service since 1997, and faculty have conducted more than $194 million in research and sponsored programs
- Campus features 400 acres of restored wetlands and a 15-acre solar field generating 85% of power for three buildings, saving $700,000 annually in energy costs
Legislative Description
Florida Gulf Coast University Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1750 (Adopted)
1/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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