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LR 264

Congratulate Dalton Jensen for earning the NCAA Division II Coach of the year from the Open Mat publication

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Stan Clouse

Legislature congratulates Dalton Jensen, UNK wrestling coach, for Open Mat's NCAA Division II Coach of the Year and leading UNK to its 2nd DII team title with 8 All-Americans.

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Legislative Resolution LR 264 — Summary

Overview

LR 264 is a concurrent resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature to publicly congratulate Dalton Jensen, the head wrestling coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), for earning the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year honor as recognized by The Open Mat publication. The resolution highlights Jensen’s leadership of UNK’s wrestling program, the Lopers’ national success, and honors his dedication to his athletes. The primary purpose is ceremonial acknowledgment, not policy change.

  • Bill Number: LR 264
  • Title: Congratulate Dalton Jensen for earning the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year from The Open Mat publication
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Clouse (with Lonowski and McKeon as co-sponsors)

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize Dalton Jensen for being named The Open Mat’s NCAA Division II Coach of the Year (award announced April 29, 2025).
  • Acknowledge Jensen’s role in leading the UNK Lopers to a second NCAA Division II Team Championship title.
  • Highlight the team’s success during Jensen’s tenure, including eight All-American finishes in the same season.
  • Note the Lopers’ dominance at the National Championships, where UNK accumulated 52 team points to win the title ahead of Augustana University.
  • Convey appreciation for Jensen’s commitment to his wrestlers and the sport.

Key Provisions

  • The Legislature “congratulates” Dalton Jensen for earning The Open Mat’s NCAA Division II Coach of the Year.
  • A copy of the resolution is to be sent to Dalton Jensen.

Background / Context

  • Team: University of Nebraska at Kearney Lopers wrestling program.
  • Achievement: Second NCAA Division II national team title; eight All-American wrestlers in the related season.
  • Recognition body: The Open Mat publication named Jensen as the Division II Coach of the Year (award date cited as April 29, 2025).

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-05-20: Introduced and laid over.
  • 2025-05-27: Adopted and signed by the presiding officers (President/Speaker).
  • 2025-05-27: Adopted status confirmed.
  • Legislative actions indicate swift, ceremonial passage typical for congratulatory resolutions.

Affected Parties

  • Dalton Jensen, UNK head wrestling coach.
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney and its wrestling program (the Lopers).
  • Nebraska Legislature and its constituents, who benefit from formal recognition of local/state athletic achievements.

Impact and Significance

  • Policy impact: None. This is a ceremonial recognition.
  • Cultural/significant impact: Public acknowledgment of athletic achievement that may inspire student-athletes and recognition of university programs within the state.

Note: The bill’s text contains a minor wording inconsistency, referencing “National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division II Coach of the Year” in the WHEREAS clause and “National Athletic Association’s Division II Coach of the Year” in the final resolution language. The Open Mat listing remains the source of the Coach of the Year designation.

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

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