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FL H8069
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gallop Franklin
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AI Summary
- Designates February 21, 2024, as "FAMU Day" in Florida in recognition of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's contributions as an outstanding institution of higher education
- FAMU, founded October 3, 1887, is Florida's only public historically black college and university (HBCU), offering 98 degree programs across 7 colleges and 7 schools, with more than 9,200 enrolled students
- FAMU rose to 91st in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 "Top 100" National Public Universities rankings, remains the highest ranked public HBCU for the fifth consecutive year, and ranked 3rd among all HBCUs nationally
- FAMU Athletics won multiple SWAC championships in women's tennis, baseball, women's cross-country, and football, with the football team also winning the Cricket Celebration Bowl HBCU National Championship
- A copy of the resolution is to be presented to FAMU's 12th President, Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Legislative Description
FAMU Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/21/2024
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