FL H8077

Designates January 23, 2024, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida.

Acknowledges FGCU's founding in 1991 under Governor Lawton Chiles and opening to 2,584 students on August 25, 1997, as Florida's tenth public university serving Southwest Florida.

Recognizes FGCU's growth to over 16,000 students offering 64 undergraduate, 26 graduate, and 7 doctoral programs, plus 17 academic certificates, with 5 presidents leading the institution.

Highlights FGCU's achievements including over 4 million service learning hours contributed since 1997, establishment of The Water School in 2022, and the Marieb College School of Nursing with 100 percent first-time nursing licensure exam passage rates in 2018 and 2019.

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Dr. Aysegul Timur, president of Florida Gulf Coast University.