FL S1890

Designates August 9, 2025, as "Bob Graham Day" in the State of Florida, coinciding with the anniversary of the founding of the Save Our Everglades program on August 9, 1983

Honors Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham, Florida's 38th Governor (elected 1978) and later U.S. Senator, who served 38 consecutive years in public office

Recognizes Graham's extensive environmental legacy, including the Conservation and Recreation Act (1979), Save Our Rivers program ($320 million over 10 years, acquiring 1.7 million acres), Save Our Coast program (73 miles of coastline purchased), co-founding Save the Manatee with Jimmy Buffett, and signing the Warren Henderson Wetlands Protection Act (1984)

Credits Graham's national service as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee and co-chair of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

Notes Graham's continued public contributions after office, including founding the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida in 2006 and the Florida Conservation Coalition in 2011