Bill · S.Res. 97· Senate(119-SRES-97)
A resolution honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358-1359)
- Sponsored by
- Pete Ricketts
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Howard L. Hawks, a Nebraska community leader. Hawks co-founded Tenaska Energy and helped grow it into one of the largest private companies in the United States. He held significant leadership roles at the University of Nebraska and Creighton University. The text highlights his extensive philanthropic work benefiting various university departments, athletics, and medical programs. Additionally, his support extended to initiatives addressing mental health, homelessness, education, and the arts. The Senate expresses regret over his death and honors his dedication to Nebraska.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill notes the decedent's support for initiatives addressing homelessness.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The bill highlights the decedent's support for student scholarships and student-run clinics.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill notes the decedent's philanthropic commitment to his community in Nebraska.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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University of Nebraska Support: Hawks supported various projects across the University of Nebraska system, including the Howard L. Hawks Hall, Kiewit Hall, and the Hawks Championship Center, which impacts students and athletics (Preamble).
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Medical and Health Advancements: Through the Tim Hawks Chair in Cancer Prevention and Population Science, the Rhonda and Howard Hawks Movement Disorders Fellowship, and the Sharing Clinic, his contributions benefit those involved in public health, neurological sciences, and student-run clinical care (Preamble).
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Educational Opportunities: Hawks supported student scholarships, which provides financial assistance to students (Preamble).
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Community Initiatives: His philanthropy extended to supporting efforts addressing homelessness, mental health, education, and the arts (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1Reduces Homelessness+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+1Increases Research Funding+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 2/25/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358-1359)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska