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SR 1862

Florida Gulf Coast University Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kathleen Passidomo

Designates Florida Gulf Coast University Day to honor FGCU’s contributions to higher education and Southwest Florida; ceremonial, non-binding recognition with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · SR 1862

Summary of SR 1862 — Florida Gulf Coast University Day

Overview

  • Bill Type: Senate Resolution (SR)
  • Number & Title: SR 1862, Florida Gulf Coast University Day
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Subject: Adoption/recognition of Florida Gulf Coast University

Purpose and Intent

SR 1862 designates a day to recognize Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and commemorate its contributions to higher education, the Southwest Florida region, and the broader community. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of FGCU’s role in education, workforce development, and local cultural and economic impact.

Key Provisions

  • Designates a Day: Establishes Florida Gulf Coast University Day to honor FGCU. (The specific date of observance is not provided in the summary materials available.)
  • Recognition and Commendation: Expresses appreciation for FGCU’s achievements, leadership, and service to students, alumni, and the community.
  • Mechanisms of Commemoration: Encourages appropriate observances and acknowledgments, such as ceremonies or proclamations, and the distribution of the resolution to FGCU and relevant parties.
  • Non-Binding Nature: As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial and does not enact new laws or authorize spending.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and its administration, faculty, and students.
  • Secondary: FGCU alumni, the local Southwest Florida community, area schools and institutions, and state government offices involved in ceremonial recognitions.

Procedural Details and Timeline

  • Filed: March 20, 2025
  • Actions on March 27, 2025: Read 2nd time and Adopted
  • Status: Adopted (the resolution is now officially recognized by the body)

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal recognition of FGCU’s contributions to higher education and regional development.
  • Offers a ceremonial focal point for communities to acknowledge FGCU through observances, proclamations, and outreach.
  • No fiscal implications or statutory changes are anticipated, as resolutions are non-binding and symbolic.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize FGCU’s specific programs or regional impact based on additional context or the full text of the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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