119th Congress
S.Res. 97

Honors the life of Nebraska leader Howard L. Hawks

The Senate formally marks the death of Howard L. Hawks, a Nebraska businessman and donor, and sends his family a copy of the resolution.

  • Hawks co-founded Tenaska Energy in 1987 and led it as chairman until 2022
  • Served 18 years as a University of Nebraska regent and 12 years on the Creighton University board
  • Donated to University of Nebraska buildings, scholarships, and medical programs
  • A copy of the resolution is sent to his family

Adopted by the Senate

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