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LR 507

Commend Coach Fred Hoiberg for building a successful men's basketball program, for serving as a mentor and role model for his team, and for being a leader in the Nebraska community

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Arch

Commends Fred Hoiberg for building a successful Nebraska men’s basketball program, mentoring players, and strengthening the community.

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Bill Summary · LR 507

Summary of LR507 (Nebraska, 109th Legislature, Second Session)

Title

Commend Coach Fred Hoiberg for building a successful men's basketball program, for serving as a mentor and role model for his team, and for being a leader in the Nebraska community.

Purpose and Intent

  • To officially recognize and commend Fredrick “Fred” Kristian Hoiberg, head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team, for his achievements, leadership, and community impact.
  • The resolution publicly acknowledges the program’s success under his leadership and his broader contributions as a mentor and community leader.

Key Provisions

  • Statement of commendation (the core operative clause) that:
    • Commends Coach Hoiberg for building a successful Nebraska men's basketball program.
    • Recognizes his role as a mentor and role model for his players.
    • Acknowledges his leadership within the Nebraska community.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Coach Hoiberg.

Background and Notable Achievements Cited in the Resolution

The resolution cites several notable accomplishments from the 2025-2026 season and related honors:
- 2026 Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team finished with a 26-5 regular-season record, including a 20-game winning streak.
- Team achieved a top-5 AP ranking during the season.
- Earned a No. 2 seed in the 2026 Big Ten Tournament.
- Individual accolades for Hoiberg:
- Named Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year in 2026 (also won the award in 2024).
- NBA-related postseason honors (semifinalist for the 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year).
- Named Associated Press (AP) Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year in 2026.
- The team secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament win on March 19, 2026, defeating Troy 76-47 under Hoiberg’s guidance.

Who is Acknowledged or Affected

  • Primary subject: Fredrick “Fred” Hoiberg, head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team.
  • The Nebraska athletics program and broader Nebraska community are also acknowledged for the leadership and impact described.
  • A formal copy of the resolution is to be provided to Coach Hoiberg.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and sponsored during the 109th Legislature, Second Session.
  • Legislative history reflects the following actions:
    • Laid over on April 8, 2026.
    • Adopted and signed by the President/Speaker on April 17, 2026.
    • Acknowledges the sponsor list and co-sponsor (notably John Arch as a co-sponsor).
  • This type of bill is a concurrent or ceremonial resolution, serving to honor an individual or organization without creating new legal obligations or appropriations.

Practical Impact

  • Primarily symbolic and ceremonial recognition within the Nebraska Legislature.
  • May serve to bolster public profile and goodwill for Coach Hoiberg and the Nebraska basketball program.
  • No new statutory powers, funding, or regulatory changes are implicated by the resolution.

Summary

LR507 is a ceremonial resolution commending Fred Hoiberg for his leadership and achievements as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, highlighting a landmark 2025-2026 season, multiple coaching honors, and his role as a mentor and community leader. A copy is to be sent to Coach Hoiberg.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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