[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 27, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SENATE RESOLUTION 82--RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
                     UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

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

                               S. Res. 82

       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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