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FL S1914

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Powell

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 8, 2018, as "FAMU Day" in Florida
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded in 1887, became a land-grant institution in 1891, and designated a university in 1953
  • FAMU is ranked as the top historically black public college or university in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2018 "Best Colleges" ranking
  • FAMU leads the nation in awarding professional doctorate degrees in pharmacy, rehabilitation, and therapeutic professions to African Americans, and master's degrees in architecture
  • FAMU has a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership with Lockheed Martin and NASA to develop technologies for deep space exploration and a Mars mission

Legislative Description

FAMU Day

Last Action

Adopted

2/7/2018

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