Congratulate Bill Huben on his retirement as principal of St. Wenceslaus School in Omaha

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brad von Gillern

The bill formally recognizes and congratulates Bill Huben on his retirement as principal of St. Wenceslaus School for 16 years.

Adopted

Summary of LR 183: Congratulate Bill Huben on his retirement as principal of St. Wenceslaus School in Omaha

Overview
- Type: Legislative Resolution (LR183) of the Nebraska Legislature, 109th Legislature, 1st Session
- Purpose: To congratulate and express appreciation for Bill Huben on the occasion of his retirement as principal of St. Wenceslaus School in Omaha, Nebraska
- Status: Adopted and signed by the President/Speaker on May 20, 2025
- Introduced: May 13, 2025
- Primary Sponsor: von Gillern (with multiple co-sponsors)

What the bill does
- The resolution confers formal recognition on Bill Huben for his service as principal of St. Wenceslaus School for 16 years.
- It highlights Huben’s leadership, dedication to students, the school’s role in academic excellence, moral development, and community service, and its mission to nurture the whole child in spirit, mind, and body.
- The resolution includes two operative clauses:
1) The Legislature congratulates Bill Huben on his retirement and expresses sincere appreciation for his contributions to education and to Nebraska’s faith-based community.
2) A copy of the resolution is to be sent to Bill Huben.

Background and context
- St. Wenceslaus School is described as a center of academic and moral development within the Catholic school community in Nebraska.
- The bill emphasizes Huben’s impact on students, faculty, parents, parishioners, and the broader school community, noting his leadership, humor, and work ethic.

Who is affected
- Primary: Bill Huben (honored individual)
- Secondary: Students, faculty, staff, families, and the Catholic school community at St. Wenceslaus School; and the broader Nebraska faith-based education community, which may view the resolution as a symbolic gesture recognizing service and leadership.

Procedural and timeline details
- Introduced: May 13, 2025
- Laid over: May 13, 2025
- Adopted: May 20, 2025
- Signed by: President/Speaker on May 20, 2025
- Nature of effect: Ceremonial, non-binding recognition; does not create or modify law, but formally acknowledges and honors an individual’s service.

Sponsors
- Primary: von Gillern
- Additional sponsors: Brandt, Clements, DeBoer, DeKay, Dorn, Guereca, Hallstrom, Holdcroft, Kauth, Sanders, Wordekemper

Note on impact
- LR183 serves as a formal public tribute, recognizing exceptional service within Nebraska’s education and faith-based communities. It enhances public acknowledgment of principals and school leadership, while not altering legal or regulatory obligations.