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FL S1796
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its 100th anniversary, founded in 1926 by John Paul Riddle and T. Higbee Embry in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Originally established as the Embry-Riddle Flying School offering flight training and aircraft sales, later relocating to Miami in 1939 as a seaplane base
- Trained thousands of pilots and mechanics for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, establishing its reputation in aviation education
- Moved from Miami to Daytona Beach in 1965 and achieved university status in 1970, expanding to include campuses in Prescott, Arizona (1978) and Singapore (2011)
- Currently serves more than 32,000 students annually and offers over 100 degree programs across multiple campuses worldwide
Legislative Description
Embry--Riddle Aeronautical University
Last Action
Adopted
2/11/2026
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