FL S1750

Designates January 26, 2016, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida

Recognizes FGCU's growth from its 1997 opening with 81 graduates to nearly 15,000 students with 53 undergraduate programs, 24 graduate programs, and 3 doctoral programs

Highlights the university's economic impact of $422 million annually and 3,723 jobs created in Southwest Florida

Acknowledges FGCU's environmental initiatives including 400 acres of preserved wetlands and a 15-acre solar field generating 85% of power for three buildings

Commends athletic achievements including women's basketball's five consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference titles and ranking 20th nationally in March 2015