House Resolution No. by Gustoff and others commemorates the centennial anniversary of the National Bar Association (NBA) and acknowledges 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 NBA, which was incorporated in Iowa in 1925.

The resolution outlines the NBA's mission to advance jurisprudence, improve justice administration, and protect civil rights, emphasizing its role as the oldest and largest network of predominantly black legal professionals in the U.S. With approximately 67,000 members, the NBA has made significant contributions to the legal field and society at large. The House of Representatives expresses gratitude for the NBA's century of service and honors the contributions of its Iowa founders.