The University of Iowa College of Law is the first law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi to reach the 150 year milestone.
The resolution notes several significant achievements of the College of Law, including the graduation of what is believed to be the first female law student and one of the first African-American law students. The College of Law also graduated the first United States Attorney of American Indian ancestry.
"The University of Iowa College of law is the oldest continuous law school west of the Mississippi River and has produced generations of attorneys that have been dedicated to improving and enhancing the practice of law in Iowa and throughout the nation. Currently, Iowa Law has more than 10,000 living alumni who practice in Iowa and across the world. This is a well-deserved recognition," Grassley said.
"I'm proud to recognize the significant milestone reached by the University of Iowa's College of Law and celebrate their time honored tradition of providing an exceptional education to folks from Iowa and across the country," said Ernst. "I congratulate the College of Law on this achievement and look forward to celebrating what I'm sure will be many more achievements in the years to come."
