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Congratulate Aric Hall on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Barry DeKay

Nebraska Legislature congratulates Aric Hall on earning the Eagle Scout rank, recognizing leadership and service in a ceremonial act, and sending a copy of the resolution to him.

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Bill Summary · LR 8

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 8

Overview

  • Bill: LR 8 (Legislative Resolution)
  • Title: Congratulate Aric Hall on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial, no new law or fiscal impact)
  • Legislature: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Sponsor: DeKay (primary)
  • Status and Timeline:
    • Introduced: January 10, 2025
    • Laid over: January 10, 2025
    • Adopted: January 22, 2025
    • President/Speaker signed: January 22, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Aric Hall of Coleridge, Nebraska, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
  • It acknowledges Eagle Scout as the highest rank in scouting, attained through demonstrated leadership, service, and outdoor skills.
  • The resolution places Aric Hall among a long tradition of Eagle Scouts who have gone on to notable achievements in various fields.

Key Provisions

  1. The Legislature congratulates Aric Hall on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
  2. A copy of the resolution shall be sent to Aric Hall.

Background Details Included in the Resolution

  • Aric Hall is a member of Coleridge Boy Scout Troop 208.
  • To achieve Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges (14 of which are in required areas) and complete an approved community service project.
  • As Aric’s project, he planned and organized refurbishing Coleridge’s War Memorial.
  • The text situates Aric among other notable Eagle Scouts, illustrating the prestige of the rank.

Who Is Affected

  • Individual: Aric Hall
  • Local community: Coleridge, Nebraska (including Coleridge Troop 208 and the War Memorial project)
  • Nebraska Legislature and the public, which receives formal recognition of a youth achievement

Procedural and Contextual Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that changes law or imposes new requirements.
  • The action serves as formal recognition and a communication from the Legislature to the honoree.
  • The resolution’s adoption and signing reflect standard ceremonial process for acknowledgments of individual achievement.

Impact

  • Non-financial, symbolic recognition of youth achievement.
  • May inspire community pride and serve as a public example of service and leadership.

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

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