The Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Chrysler Herbarium at Rutgers University, which was established in 1925 and named after Dr. Mintin A. Chrysler, a botany professor. As the largest internationally recognized herbarium in New Jersey, it houses nearly 200,000 preserved specimens of plants, algae, and fungi, showcasing a wide array of botanical biodiversity. The herbarium primarily focuses on the flora of New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region, with specimens collected from the 1800s to the present day. Its collection has been instrumental in various research projects, including studies on DNA sampling, rediscovery of rare species, and analysis of species introduction dates.

The resolution highlights the herbarium's significant contributions to biological research and education, noting that it is nearly 100 percent digitized, allowing public access to its specimens online. The Senate expresses its appreciation for the excellence of the Chrysler Herbarium and the vital role it plays in advancing scientific knowledge. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the President of Rutgers University and the Director of the Chrysler Herbarium to acknowledge this milestone.