The resolution celebrates Tuskegee University, a private Historically Black College and University founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama. It highlights the university's significant contributions to education, research, and public service, noting its status as the only college campus designated a National Historic Site. Tuskegee University is recognized for producing a large percentage of the nation's African American veterinarians and aerospace engineers, as well as its historical significance through the Tuskegee Airmen and the work of scientist George Washington Carver.
Additionally, the resolution announces that Tuskegee University will host Legislative Day at the Alabama State House on February 11, 2026, under the leadership of President Dr. Mark A. Brown. This event will bring together university leadership, faculty, students, and alumni to engage with members of the Alabama Legislature, acknowledging the university's ongoing contributions to the state, particularly in fields such as agriculture, engineering, veterinary medicine, aviation, and health sciences. The Legislature of Alabama expresses its congratulations and support for Tuskegee University and its representatives during this event.