House Resolution No. recognizes the centennial anniversary of the National Bar Association (NBA) and honors its Iowa co-founders, particularly Gertrude Durden Rush, who made history as the first black woman to practice law in Iowa. The resolution highlights Rush's journey, from her graduation in 1914 to her founding of the Negro Bar Association in 1924 after being denied membership in the American Bar Association due to her race. The Negro Bar Association later evolved into the National Bar Association, which was incorporated in Iowa in 1925.

The resolution acknowledges the NBA's significant contributions to the legal profession, including advancing jurisprudence, improving justice administration, and protecting civil rights. As the oldest and largest national network of predominantly black attorneys and judges, the NBA represents around 67,000 legal professionals and is organized into various sections and chapters. The House of Representatives expresses gratitude for the NBA's century of service and recognizes the contributions of its Iowa founders.