 The foundation will use the donation to support the work of the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the state-run
institution dedicated to studying Lincoln's life and telling his
story to the world.
"It is an honor to support an outstanding organization which is
intensely focused on preserving the legacy of President Abraham
Lincoln," said Bob Turner, senior vice president for corporate
relations for Union Pacific. "We are committed to meeting the
challenge given to Union Pacific more than 150 years ago by
President Lincoln himself -- to connect and support the
transportation needs of the United States."
Lincoln established the original Union Pacific by signing the
Pacific Railway Act of July 1, 1862. The transcontinental railroad
opened the West to commerce and development, and more than 150 years
later Union Pacific provides the nation with environmentally
responsible, safe and efficient freight transportation.
"This recent generous gift from Union Pacific further underscores
the long-standing partnership between our two institutions," said
Wayne Whalen, board chairman for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library Foundation. "Union Pacific has supported our museum, library
and foundation since our campus founding, and we couldn't be more
proud of and grateful for that partnership."
Carla Knorowski, the foundation's chief executive officer, said:
"For more than 150 years, Union Pacific and Abraham Lincoln have
been inextricably linked. Both have served America and its people,
and this gift is yet another shining example of the strong and
historic ties between the two. We are grateful for our strong,
longtime partnership."
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About the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum: The
library maintains an unparalleled collection of more than 50,000
Lincoln documents and artifacts, as well as hundreds of thousands of
items related to general Illinois history. The museum, which opened
in 2005, presents Lincoln to a general audience with a mix of
traditional exhibits, innovative storytelling and stunning special
effects.
About Union Pacific -- Union
Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific
Corp. (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union
Pacific Railroad links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the
country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply
chain. From 2007-2012, Union Pacific invested $18 billion in its
network and operations to support America's transportation
infrastructure, including a record $3.7 billion in 2012. The
railroad's diversified business mix includes agricultural products,
automotive, chemicals, coal, industrial products and intermodal.
Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population
centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to
eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems, and is the
only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific
provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering
products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally
responsible manner.
[Text from
Abraham
Lincoln Prksidential Library and Museum
file received from the
Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency] |
