IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1004 
Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for 
its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 12, 2010 
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School 
of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advanc-
ing 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 United States medical 
school; 
Whereas, on October 9, 1859, the medical school marked its 
first session; 
Whereas, on April 26, 1864, the medical department of Lind 
University became Chicago Medical College; 
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Whereas in 1870, Chicago Medical College entered into an 
agreement with Northwestern University to serve as the 
University’s Department of Medicine; 
Whereas in 2002, Northwestern University Board of Trustees 
renamed the medical school in honor of benefactor Reu-
ben Feinberg; 
Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is one of the Na-
tion’s pre-eminent medical schools, producing the next 
generation of leaders in medical and related fields 
through its innovative research and educational pro-
grams; 
Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine supports the provi-
sion of the highest standard of clinical care by its clinical 
affiliates for their patients; 
Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is cited annually by 
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 align-
ing experts from various disciplines to create a collabo-
rative research enterprise that explores the fertile dis-
covery space between disciplines; and 
Whereas Feinberg School of Medicine faculty are nationally 
and internationally prominent physicians and scientists 
who have an impact on our most pressing medical and 
research issues: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the Feinberg School of Medi-
cine on the momentous occasion of its 150th anni-
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versary, and expresses its best wishes for continued 
success; 
(2) recognizes and commends the Feinberg 
School of Medicine for its dedication to educating 
world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cut-
ting edge medical research, and providing highly 
specialized clinical care; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to make available enrolled copies of this reso-
lution to the Feinberg School of Medicine for appro-
priate display. 
Æ 
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