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LR 68

Congratulate Omaha North High School wrestler Jermaine Dortch on winning the 2025 Boys Class A 138-pound state championship

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Terrell McKinney

Nebraska Legislature formally congratulates Jermaine Dortch of Omaha North for winning the 2025 Boys Class A 138-pound state wrestling title, undefeated 49-0 season.

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Bill Summary · LR 68

Summary of LR 68: Congratulate Jermaine Dortch on 2025 Boys Class A 138-Pound State Championship

Overview

LR 68 is a concurrent legislative resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature to publicly recognize and congratulate Jermaine Dortch, a wrestler from Omaha North High School, for winning the 2025 Boys Class A 138-pound state wrestling championship. The measure acknowledges Dortch’s athletic achievement as part of the Legislature’s broader practice of recognizing notable youth accomplishments.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially honor Jermaine Dortch for winning the 138-pound title at the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) State Wrestling Tournament.
  • Acknowledge Dortch’s undefeated 49-0 season and his victory over Myles Sanchez of Creighton Preparatory School.
  • Recognize the value of academic, athletic, and artistic achievements by Nebraska youth as part of statewide pride and encouragement.
  • Circulate copies of the resolution to Omaha North High School and Jermaine Dortch to commemorate the achievement.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recitation of event details: 2025 NSAA State Wrestling Tournament held February 20–22 at CHI Health Center Omaha.
  • Statement that Dortch competed for Omaha North High School’s boys wrestling team.
  • Declaration that Dortch defeated Myles Sanchez to win the Boys Class A 138-pound State Wrestling Championship.
  • Note of Dortch’s undefeated season (49-0).
  • Resolution text: “The Legislature congratulates Omaha North High School wrestler Jermaine Dortch on winning the 2025 Boys Class A 138-pound State Wrestling Championship.”
  • Directive to send copies of the resolution to Omaha North High School and Jermaine Dortch.

Affected Parties

  • Jermaine Dortch (athlete) and Omaha North High School (the school he represents).
  • The broader Nebraska youth community, as the resolution recognizes athletic achievement alongside academic and artistic accomplishments.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025.
  • Laid over: March 12, 2025.
  • Adopted and signed: March 20, 2025 (President/Speaker signature).
  • Sponsor: McKinney (primary sponsor).

Status

  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding ceremonial measure).
  • Status: Adopted.

Impact

  • Provides formal statewide recognition and celebration of a high school athlete’s national-level achievement.
  • Carries no fiscal impact or changes to law; serves as an official commendation and a record of the athlete’s accomplishment.

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

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