[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 520-521]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 394--CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 
    FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FOR ITS 150 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO 
                 ADVANCING SCIENCE AND IMPROVING HEALTH

  Mr. BURRIS (for himself and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 394

       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 medical school in the United States;
       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;
       Whereas in 1870, Chicago Medical College entered into an 
     agreement with Northwestern University to serve as the 
     Department of Medicine for the University;
       Whereas in 2002, the Northwestern University Board of 
     Trustees renamed the medical school in honor of benefactor 
     Reuben Feinberg;
       Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is one of the pre-
     eminent medical schools in the Nation, producing the next 
     generation of leaders in medical and related fields through 
     its innovative research and educational programs;
       Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine supports the 
     provision of the highest standard of clinical care by its 
     clinical affiliates for their patients;
       Whereas the Feinberg School of Medicine is cited annually 
     in 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 
     aligning experts from various disciplines to create a 
     collaborative research enterprise that explores the fertile 
     discovery space between disciplines; and
       Whereas Feinberg School of Medicine faculty are nationally 
     and internationally prominent physicians and scientists who 
     have an impact on the most pressing medical and research 
     issues: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Feinberg School of Medicine on the 
     momentous occasion of its 150th anniversary, and expresses 
     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 cutting edge medical research, and 
     providing highly specialized clinical care; and
       (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to the Feinberg School of 
     Medicine for appropriate display.

  Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, 150 years ago, a group of outstanding 
doctors assembled to establish a new medical school, which would offer 
the first graded medical curriculum in the history of the U.S.
  This medical college eventually became a part of the world-renowned 
Northwestern University--located just outside of Chicago, IL--and grew 
to become one of the most prominent medical schools in the Nation.
  Today, it is known as the Feinberg School of Medicine, and it stands 
at the forefront of education, research, clinical care, and many 
related fields.
  Today I am proud to join the students, faculty and staff of the 
Feinberg School in celebrating 150 years of excellence.
  Thanks to their fine work and their lasting commitment to the highest 
standards of medical care, thousands of lives have been saved.
  Countless patients have received high-quality treatment from some of 
the most skilled caregivers in the medical profession.
  At the same time, the Feinberg School has prepared the next 
generation of leaders, innovators, and researchers, who will shape the 
course of healthcare in this country for generations to come.
  I would ask my colleagues to join with me in celebrating the hundred 
and fiftieth anniversary of this outstanding institution, which is 
located in my home state of Illinois.
  Along with my good friend Senator Durbin, I am proud to offer a 
Senate Resolution to mark this momentous occasion, and to shine a 
spotlight on one of the finest medical schools in the United States.
  As we are all well aware, health care is one of the most important 
issues in America today.
  But quite apart from the contentious debate that continues to capture 
so much national attention, it is vital to recognize the exemplary work 
of institutions such as this one.

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  I invite my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together to 
recognize the tremendous track record of the Feinberg School of 
Medicine, and their continuing contributions to health care services.

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