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LR 267

Congratulate Jordy Bahl on earning the Big Ten Player of the Year award and the Pitcher of the Year award

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

Nebraska Legislature congratulates Jordy Bahl for becoming the first to win both Big Ten Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in one season; ceremonial recognition only.

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Bill Summary · LR 267

Summary of Legislative Resolution LR 267

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (non-binding ceremonial measure)
  • Jurisdiction: Nebraska Legislature
  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Status: Adopted
  • Sponsor: Primary — DeKay; numerous co-sponsors
  • Legislative Actions: Laid over May 20, 2025; Adopted and signed by President/Speaker on May 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

LR 267 congratulates Jordy Bahl of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for earning both the Big Ten Player of the Year and the Pitcher of the Year awards in the same season. It notes that she is the first player to achieve this dual honor in a single season. The resolution recognizes her exceptional athletic performance and her dedication to softball, and it frames the achievement as a notable contribution to the state’s pride and scholastic-athletic achievements.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Nebraska Legislature formally congratulates Jordy Bahl for winning both Big Ten Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year awards.
  • Section 2: A copy of the resolution is to be sent to Jordy Bahl.
  • Preambles (WHEREAS clauses):
    • Acknowledges Jordy Bahl’s dual award and her status as the first to win both in a season.
    • Highlights her pitching statistics: ERA of 1.46 over 168 1/3 innings, win–loss record of 23–5, 243 strikeouts, and 7 shutouts.
    • Highlights her hitting statistics: batting average of .467 with top-ten finishes in hits and runs, and potential to surpass Nebraska’s batting average record.
    • Emphasizes recognition of academic, athletic, and artistic achievements of Nebraska citizens and the overall excellence demonstrated by Jordy’s performance.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Direct beneficiaries: Jordy Bahl (recognition by the state).
  • Broader impact: Garners statewide acknowledgment of athletic excellence; no legal or fiscal changes; purely ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Context

  • The resolution was introduced on May 20, 2025, laid over the same day, and subsequently adopted and signed by the Senate/House leadership on May 27, 2025.
  • As a resolution, it does not create binding obligations or alter law or policy; its effect is ceremonial recognition and institutional commendation.

Contextual Notes

LR 267 exemplifies the Legislature’s practice of formally recognizing outstanding achievements of Nebraskans and affiliates, signaling statewide appreciation for athletic excellence and the pursuit of academic and artistic excellence alongside sports.

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

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