# Big Bertha's 100th Anniversary Recognition

This resolution is a ceremonial bill that officially recognizes the 100th anniversary of Big Bertha, one of the largest bass drums used by any university in the United States. Big Bertha belongs to the University of Texas at Austin and is a notable part of the school's musical and cultural traditions.

To be clear, this bill doesn't create any new laws, change any policies, or affect how anyone's taxes are spent. It's purely symbolic—Congress is simply acknowledging an important milestone for this particular drum and the university's history. Think of it like a formal congratulations from the federal government to UT Austin for maintaining this instrument for a century.

Big Bertha has likely been a fixture at football games, pep rallies, and other university events for generations, so this resolution is essentially honoring that long tradition and the role the drum has played in campus life. It's the kind of bill Congress passes to recognize achievements, historical moments, or cultural significance without any practical impact on everyday life.

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Big Bertha, one of the largest bass drums in use by a university in the United States and located at The University of Texas at Austin.

Cruz, Ted

 <p>This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the construction of Big Bertha, which is one of the largest bass drums in use by a university in the United States. Big Bertha is located at the University of Texas at Austin. </p>