A resolution honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
About This Bill
Passed
Latest Action · February 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)
This resolution honors the life of Howard L. Hawks, a prominent Nebraska business leader and philanthropist who passed away recently. Hawks co-founded Tenaska Energy in 1987, growing it from a small Omaha business into one of the largest private companies in the United States, where he served as Chairman and CEO until 2010 and remained Chairman until 2022. The resolution recognizes his extensive philanthropic contributions, particularly to the University of Nebraska system where he served as a Regent for 18 years and helped fund numerous facilities, academic programs, and scholarships across multiple campuses. Hawks also supported various community initiatives addressing homelessness, mental health, education, and the arts beyond his university contributions. The resolution was introduced by Nebraska Senators Ricketts and Fischer and was agreed to by the Senate on February 25, 2025, with no funding implications as it is a ceremonial tribute.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.