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This resolution honors Florida State University (FSU) by officially designating March 19, 2025, as FSU Day at the Florida State Capitol, highlighting the institution's significant academic and research achievements. The resolution emphasizes FSU's long history, dating back to its founding in 1851 as the West Florida Seminary, and celebrates its numerous accomplishments, including being ranked 10th among public universities, maintaining a high student retention rate of 96 percent, and achieving record research expenditures of $460.7 million. The document also recognizes FSU's diverse student body, global educational opportunities, strong relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and impressive athletic achievements. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the university's extensive alumni network of over 400,000 graduates and its commitment to academic excellence, with a student body that includes top-performing students from across the United States and internationally. As a formal gesture, the resolution includes a provision to present an official copy of the document to FSU's president, Dr. Richard McCullough, symbolizing the Florida Senate's recognition and appreciation of the university's contributions.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1858