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LR 262

Congratulate Mary Abebe for earning the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Prokop

The resolution formally congratulates Mary Abebe for winning the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year and publicizes her long-time commitment to elementary computer science inst

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Bill Summary · LR 262

LR 262 Summary — Congratulate Mary Abebe for earning the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award

Overview

  • Type: Legislative Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Bill Number: LR 262
  • Title: Congratulate Mary Abebe for earning the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Prokop
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Purpose: Officially recognize and celebrate Mary Abebe, a Lincoln Public Schools teacher, for being named the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year.

Background and context

  • The Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award, established in 1964 by the Scottish Rite’s local education committee, honors classroom teachers who exemplify educational excellence and underscoring the important role of teachers in shaping youth.
  • Mary Abebe is a teacher at Adams Elementary School within Lincoln Public Schools. Her career spans nearly four decades, with the majority of that time in Lincoln Public Schools since joining the district in 1995.
  • Since 2019, Abebe has led computer science instruction for grades K–5 at Adams Elementary School.

Key provisions of LR 262

  • Officially congratulates Mary Abebe for earning the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award.
  • Acknowledges Abebe’s long-standing commitment to education and her role in delivering computer science instruction to elementary students.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Mary Abebe.

Procedural timeline and actions

  • Introduced: May 20, 2025 (Laid over on the same date)
  • Adopted: May 27, 2025
  • Signed by President/Speaker: May 27, 2025
  • These steps show a straightforward ceremonial passage, culminating in formal adoption and signing.

Impact and significance

  • The resolution serves as a formal, public acknowledgment of exceptional teaching achievement.
  • Highlights the value of educators and their contributions to educational innovation, such as elementary-level computer science instruction.
  • Reinforces public recognition of excellence in Nebraska’s educational community, particularly within Lincoln Public Schools and Adams Elementary.

Sponsor

  • Primary: Prokop

Note: This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that changes statutes or creates new policy. Its effect is to commend an individual and publicize the achievement.

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

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