VIDEO: Ricketts Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Howard Hawks

February 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE)introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Nebraska community leader Howard Hawks. Ricketts announced the resolution while on a conference call with Nebraska media yesterday:

“Nebraskans benefitted greatly from Howard Hawks’ leadership and generosity,” Ricketts said. “He was a visionary leader in the business and philanthropic community. He served on the Board of Creighton University and as a University of Nebraska Regent. His historic support for higher education opened countless new doors for Nebraska students. Howard and his wife Rhonda were also great partners and friends during my time as Governor. My resolution will honor his life and legacy.”

Watch the video HERE.

The text of the resolution can be found here.