IV 
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 Presi-
dent Abraham Lincoln, to allow for the establishment of 
land-grant colleges offering programs teaching agri-
culture and the mechanic arts; 
Whereas, on February 15, 1869, the Nebraska Legislature 
unanimously passed, and Nebraska Governor David But-
ler signed, legislation enabling the founding of the Uni-
versity of Nebraska; 
Whereas the charter for the University of Nebraska estab-
lished the University of Nebraska as a university ‘‘to af-
ford to the inhabitants of this State, the means of acquir-
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ing a thorough knowledge of the various branches of lit-
erature, 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 Uni-
versity 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 Mu-
seum; 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 Aca-
demic 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, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 150th anniversary of the 
University of Nebraska–Lincoln; 
(2) commends the University of Nebraska–Lin-
coln for its status as a leading public university that 
excels in academics, athletics, and quality of life for 
students; and 
(3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 
House transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to— 
(A) the Chancellor of the University of Ne-
braska–Lincoln; and 
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(B) the President of the University of Ne-
braska system. 
Æ 
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