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Congratulate Cade Wakeley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

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

Nebraska Legislature formally congratulates Cade Wakeley on earning Eagle Scout, recognizing leadership and service; a ceremonial tribute with a copy of the resolution sent to him.

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Bill Summary · LR 2

Legislative Summary: Nebraska LR 2 (2025)

Overview

LR 2 is a Nebraska Legislature resolution (introduced January 9, 2025) that formally recognizes and congratulates Cade Wakeley of Wausa, Nebraska, on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not enact policy or authorize spending. It was adopted and signed by the presiding officers on January 22, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge Cade Wakeley’s achievement of the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.
  • To highlight the values associated with Eagle Scouts—leadership, service, and outdoor skills—and to place Cade among a tradition of notable Eagle Scouts.
  • To honor Cade’s community service project and his Scouting involvement as a local example of youth achievement.

Key Provisions

  1. The Legislature congratulates Cade Wakeley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
  2. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to Cade Wakeley.

Background details included in the resolution (for context):
- Cade Wakeley is a member of Bloomfield/Wausa Boy Scout Troop 149 and the son of Brian and Tiffany Wakeley.
- To earn Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges (14 of which are in required areas) and complete an approved community service project.
- Cade’s project involved planning and organizing the installation of new benches for Gladstone Park in Wausa.
- Eagle Scouts are recognized as high achievers among various fields and endeavors.

Sponsor and Legislative Status

  • Primary sponsor: Senator DeKay (District 40).
  • Classification: Legislative Resolution (ceremonial).
  • Status: Adopted; signed by the President/Speaker on January 22, 2025.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduction: January 9, 2025
  • Laid over: January 9, 2025
  • Adopted: January 22, 2025
  • President/Speaker signed: January 22, 2025

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Cade Wakeley (and his family) as the subject of official recognition.
  • Local community: Wausa and the broader Nebraska community may view the resolution as a celebration of youth achievement and civic engagement.
  • Fiscal/Policy Impact: None. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new obligations, funding, or policy changes.

Notes

LR 2 serves as a formal commendation within the Nebraska Legislature, reflecting the state’s practice of recognizing notable local achievements by constituents, particularly youth leadership and community service.

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

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