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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 394 

Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for 

its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JANUARY 21, 2010 

Mr. BURRIS (for himself and Mr. DURBIN) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

FEBRUARY 1, 2010 

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School 

of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. 

Whereas, on March 12, 1859, the origins of Northwestern 

University Feinberg School of Medicine began with Drs. 

Hosmer A. Johnson, Edmund Andrews, Ralph N. Isham, 

and David Rutter signing an agreement to establish the 

medical department of Lind University, which provided 

the first graded curriculum in a medical school in the 

United States; 

Whereas, on October 9, 1859, the medical school marked its 

first session; 


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Whereas, on April 26, 1864, the medical department of Lind 

University became Chicago Medical College; 

Whereas in 1870, Chicago Medical College entered into an 

agreement with Northwestern University to serve as the 

Department of Medicine for the University; 

Whereas in 2002, the Northwestern University Board of 

Trustees renamed the medical school in honor of benefactor Reuben Feinberg; 

Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is one of the preeminent medical schools in the Nation, producing the 

next generation of leaders in medical and related fields 

through its innovative research and educational programs; 

Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine supports the provision of the highest standard of clinical care by its clinical 

affiliates for their patients; 

Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is cited annually in 

national college rankings as one of the top medical 

schools for research; 

Whereas Feinberg School of Medicine alumni are leaders in 

their fields; 

Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is a leader in aligning experts from various disciplines to create a collaborative research enterprise that explores the fertile discovery space between disciplines; and 

Whereas Feinberg School of Medicine faculty are nationally 

and internationally prominent physicians and scientists 

who have an impact on the most pressing medical and research issues: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 


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1 (1) congratulates the Feinberg School of Medi2 cine on the momentous occasion of its 150th anni3 versary, and expresses best wishes for continued suc4 cess; 

5 (2) recognizes and commends the Feinberg 

6 School of Medicine for its dedication to educating 

7 world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cut8 ting edge medical research, and providing highly 

9 specialized clinical care; and 

10 (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to trans11 mit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the 

12 Feinberg School of Medicine for appropriate display. 

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