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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 97 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 97
Honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 25, 2025
Mr. Ricketts (for himself and Mrs. Fischer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
Whereas, in 1935, Howard L. Hawks (referred to in this preamble as "Hawks") was born in Carleton, Nebraska; Whereas, in 1987, Hawks co-founded Tenaska Energy, where Hawks served as--
(1) Chairman and CEO until 2010; and
(2) Chairman until 2022;
Whereas Hawks grew Tenaska Energy from a small business out of Omaha, Nebraska, to 1 of the largest private companies in the United States; Whereas Hawks remained active in Tenaska Energy even after transitioning to Chairman Emeritus in 2022; Whereas, through his dedication to the community around him, Hawks served as--
(1) a Regent at the University of Nebraska for 18 years; and
(2) a Board Member of Creighton University for 12 years;
Whereas, among his many philanthropic efforts, Hawks transformed the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in both athletics and academics and, in 2023, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln honored Hawks and his wife with the Regents Medal to recognize their contributions; Whereas Hawks supported various efforts and projects across the University of Nebraska system, including--
(1) Howard L. Hawks Hall;
(2) a business ethics and leadership chair for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business;
(3) Kiewit Hall for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering;
(4) the Hawks Championship Center and Hawks Field at Haymarket Park for University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletics;
(5) Baxter Arena and the baseball and softball complex for University of Nebraska-Omaha Athletics;
(6) the renovation to the Durham Science Center for University of Nebraska-Omaha;
(7) the Tim Hawks Chair in Cancer Prevention and Population Science in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health;
(8) the Rhonda and Howard Hawks Movement Disorders Fellowship in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Neurological Sciences;
(9) the Sharing Clinic, a University of Nebraska Medical Center student-run clinic; and
(10) student scholarships;
Whereas Hawks served on the executive committee for "Campaign for Nebraska: Unlimited Possibilities", a fundraising campaign conducted from 2005 to 2014 that raised $1,800,000,000 in private support for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Whereas Hawks' philanthropic commitment extended well beyond the University of Nebraska system, supporting initiatives addressing homelessness and mental health, and supporting education and the arts: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Howard L. Hawks; (2) honors the life and legacy of Howard L. Hawks for his unwavering dedication to Nebraska as a civic leader and philanthropist; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Howard L. Hawks.