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FL H8069

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gallop Franklin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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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