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LR 43

Congratulate Ethan Hardin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Beau Ballard

Nebraska LR 43 ceremonially congratulates Ethan Hardin on Eagle Scout, highlighting leadership and service; no fiscal cost, recognizing his erosion-control dry creek bed project.

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Bill Summary · LR 43

Legislative Resolution LR 43 — Summary

LR 43 is a Nebraska Legislative Resolution adopted to publicly congratulate Ethan Hardin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create policy or fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate Ethan Hardin’s attainment of the Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Highlight the values embedded in Scouting—leadership, service, and outdoor skills—and place Ethan among Nebraska’s esteemed Eagle Scouts.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Legislature congratulates Ethan Hardin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • Section 2: A copy of the resolution shall be sent to Ethan Hardin.
  • Context included in the bill notes: achieving Eagle Scout requires earning 21 merit badges (14 of which are in required areas) and completing an approved community service project; Ethan’s project involved planning and installing a dry creek bed at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln to address erosion.

Background on Ethan Hardin

  • Resident of Malcolm, Nebraska.
  • Member of Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 56; son of Mike and Alicia Hardin.
  • Eagle Scout project: dry creek bed installation at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center to mitigate erosion.
  • Awarded the Eagle rank on August 22, 2024, through the Cornhusker Council.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 11, 2025 (LR 43, introduced by Ballard, primary sponsor).
  • Laid over: February 11, 2025.
  • Adopted: February 18, 2025.
  • Signed: February 18, 2025 (President/Speaker signed).

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Ballard (district designation indicated as “Ballard, 21.”).

Impact and Context

  • Fiscal impact: None. The resolution is ceremonial and serves to recognize a constituent’s achievement.
  • Local and statewide significance: Highlights youth achievement and civic pride, potentially inspiring other young Nebraskans.
  • Acknowledges the importance of nonprofessional service projects and leadership development in the community.

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

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