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LR 41

Congratulate Mark Schoenrock for being named the 2023 County Official of the Year

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt

Nebraska Legislature adopts a ceremonial resolution congratulating Mark Schoenrock as 2023 County Official of the Year for Jefferson County leadership and key reforms.

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Bill Summary · LR 41

Legislative Summary: LR 41 – Congratulate Mark Schoenrock for being named the 2023 County Official of the Year

Overview

LR 41 is a one-page ceremonial legislative resolution in the Nebraska Legislature recognizing and congratulating Mark Schoenrock as the 2023 County Official of the Year. It designates the honor as awarded to an elected or appointed county official who demonstrates leadership and contributions to county government and local community activities. The measure is adopted, not a statute proposing new laws or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially acknowledge Mark Schoenrock’s leadership and service to Jefferson County.
  • Highlight a series of specific initiatives and improvements credited to Schoenrock, illustrating the impact of effective county leadership.
  • Publicly reinforce the importance of county government and its collaboration with state government.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Nebraska Legislature congratulates Mark Schoenrock for his dedication to Jefferson County as the 2023 County Official of the Year.
  • Section 2: A copy of the resolution shall be sent to Mark Schoenrock.

Background and Justification

  • The award recognizes leadership “by example” and contributions to county government and local community activities.
  • Schoenrock was nominated and received the County Official of the Year honor at a Jefferson County business meeting on December 15, 2023.
  • Notable accomplishments attributed to Schoenrock within the resolution:
    • Led the Jefferson County Diversion and School Attendance programs, resulting in substantial savings in jail and legal costs for taxpayers.
    • Spearheaded efforts to address methamphetamine issues in the county.
    • Revised county personnel policies to attract and retain a high-quality workforce.
    • Improved veteran services and county support services.
    • Upgraded cybersecurity and focused on developing a new county website.
    • Maintained ongoing coordination with the Nebraska Legislature and emphasized the importance of county government.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Mark Schoenrock (the honoree) and Jefferson County residents who benefit from the cited programs and reforms.
  • Secondary: The Nebraska Legislature and the public, which receive formal recognition of exemplary public service.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Introduced: February 7, 2025 (Sponsor: Brandt, primary sponsor)
  • Laid over: February 7, 2025
  • Adopted and signed by President/Speaker: February 18, 2025
  • The resolution is ceremonial, with no fiscal appropriation or legal changes.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Brandt (Legislative District 32)

Bottom line

LR 41 serves as an official, commemorative recognition of Mark Schoenrock’s 2023 County Official of the Year award, detailing exemplary leadership and a set of concrete initiatives in Jefferson County, and publicly sending best wishes from the Nebraska Legislature.

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

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