FL S1774

Designates February 18, 2020, as "Gator Day" at the Florida Capitol to commend the University of Florida for academic and research excellence

Recognizes UF's rise to No. 7 in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Universities rankings, with 28 programs ranked in the top 30 nationally

Highlights UF's record $865 million in research spending in fiscal year 2018 and UF Health researchers' role in developing an Ebola vaccine

Notes UF's economic contribution of $16.91 billion to Florida's economy in fiscal year 2017-2018, representing 1.1% of Gross State Product

Acknowledges UF's athletic program ranking in the nation's top 10 for 36 consecutive years and the Athletic Association's $112 million contribution to academic endeavors since 2006