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This resolution honors the life of Howard L. Hawks, a Nebraska community leader born in Carleton in 1935, who co-founded Tenaska Energy and grew it into one of the largest private companies in the United States. The resolution highlights Hawks' significant contributions to higher education, particularly within the University of Nebraska system, where he served as a Regent for 18 years and supported numerous academic and athletic projects, including the construction of Howard L. Hawks Hall, the Hawks Championship Center, and various medical and scientific initiatives. Beyond his business success, Hawks was recognized for his extensive philanthropic efforts, which extended to supporting initiatives addressing homelessness, mental health, education, and the arts. The Senate formally acknowledges Hawks' profound impact on Nebraska by expressing deep sorrow at his passing, honoring his legacy as a civic leader and philanthropist, and requesting that an official copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family, thereby memorializing his substantial contributions to his community and state.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/97/all-info