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FL S1772

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Wright

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates January 28, 2026, as "Space Shuttle Challenger Remembrance Day" in Florida, marking the 40th anniversary of the disaster
  • Honors the seven crew members who died: Francis R. Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S. Onizuka, Ronald E. McNair, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Sharon Christa McAuliffe
  • Recognizes Sharon Christa McAuliffe's role as the first teacher selected for space travel and her impact on connecting space exploration with education
  • Acknowledges the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee as a tribute providing STEM education to Florida students
  • Reaffirms Florida's commitment to education, safety, innovation, and peaceful space exploration

Legislative Description

Space Shuttle Challenger Remembrance Day

Last Action

Adopted

1/29/2026

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