[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 82 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 82

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 27, 2019

   Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Sasse) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               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 acquiring 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;

    (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
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 150th anniversary of the University of 
        Nebraska-Lincoln;
            (2) commends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Secretary of the Senate 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-
                Lincoln; and
                    (B) the President of the University of Nebraska 
                system.
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