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116TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 225 

Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MARCH 13, 2019 

Mr. FORTENBERRY (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, and Mr. BACON) 

submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 

on Education and Labor 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the University of 

Nebraska–Lincoln. 

Whereas Congress passed the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly 

known as the ‘‘First Morrill Act’’) (12 Stat. 503, chapter 

130; 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), which was signed by President Abraham Lincoln, to allow for the establishment of 

land-grant colleges offering programs teaching agriculture and the mechanic arts; 

Whereas, on February 15, 1869, the Nebraska Legislature 

unanimously passed, and Nebraska Governor David Butler signed, legislation enabling the founding of the University of Nebraska; 

Whereas the charter for the University of Nebraska established the University of Nebraska as a university ‘‘to afford to the inhabitants of this State, the means of acquirVerDate Sep 11 2014 22:09 Mar 13, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR225.IH HR225

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ing a thorough knowledge of the various branches of literature, science and the arts’’; 

Whereas, in 1871, the University of Nebraska opened its 

doors to men and women across the State of Nebraska, 

with an inaugural class of 130 students; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska, now known as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has grown to an enrollment 

of 25,820 students; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a national 

leader in academic excellence, research, and service; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has a 

$2,000,000,000 annual economic impact on the State of 

Nebraska, including more than $300,000,000 in research 

expenditures each year; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln provides more 

than 5,000 new graduates to the workforce each year; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln serves the needs 

of students, families, and communities across the State 

of Nebraska through activities in all 93 counties of the 

State; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a leader in 

research in areas such as— 

(1) water and agriculture; 

(2) national security and defense; 

(3) early childhood education; and 

(4) rural development; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is instrumental 

in celebrating the culture of the State of Nebraska and 

the region in which the State is located through— 

(1) the University of Nebraska State Museum; 

(2) the Center for Great Plains Studies; 


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(3) the International Quilt Study Center and Museum; and 

(4) the Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum; 

Whereas the Husker athletic programs at the University of 

Nebraska–Lincoln create pride and joy on the fields of 

play and in the hearts of alumni and fans; 

Whereas the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has 333 Academic All-Americans, more than any other institution of 

higher education in the United States; 

Whereas more than 200,000 alumni residing in all 50 States, 

and in countries around the world, are proud to call the 

University of Nebraska–Lincoln their alma mater; and 

Whereas ‘‘There Is No Place Like Nebraska’’: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the 150th anniversary of the 

3 University of Nebraska–Lincoln; 

4 (2) commends the University of Nebraska–Lin5 coln for its status as a leading public university that 

6 excels in academics, athletics, and quality of life for 

7 students; and 

8 (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 

9 House transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 

10 to— 

11 (A) the Chancellor of the University of Ne12 braska–Lincoln; and 


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1 (B) the President of the University of Ne2 braska system. 

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