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LR 127

Congratulate Palmyra High School wrestlers Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich and Bettie Chambers on winning their respective 2025 girls Class B state championships

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bob Hallstrom

Palmyra High School wrestlers Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich and Bettie Chambers are publicly congratulated for winning the 2025 Girls Class B State Wrestling Championships.

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Bill Summary · LR 127

Summary of LR 127: Congratulate Palmyra High School Wrestlers

Overview

LR 127 is a Nebraska Legislative Resolution adopted by the Legislature during the 109th Legislature, First Session. Introduced on April 17, 2025, it serves as a formal, ceremonial recognition of Palmyra High School wrestlers Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich and Bettie Chambers for winning their respective 2025 Girls Class B state championships. As a resolution, it does not enact law or authorize funding; it merely honors the athletes and acknowledges their achievements.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and congratulate Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich (235 pounds) and Bettie Chambers (115 pounds) for winning the 2025 Girls Class B State Wrestling Championships.
  • To highlight the athletes’ athletic accomplishments and their contributions to Palmyra High School and the Nebraska wrestling community.

Background and Achievements Highlighted

  • The 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Girls State Wrestling Tournament took place February 18–20 at CHI Health Center Omaha.
  • Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich won the 235-pound Class B championship (defeated Precious DeCora of Winnebago High School) with a fall in 48 seconds; she finished the season with a 47-4 record.
  • Bettie Chambers won the 115-pound Class B championship (defeated Leynn Luna of Boone Central High School); she completed her senior year with a 49-2 record.

Provisions of the Resolution

  • Clause 1: The Legislature congratulates Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich and Bettie Chambers on their 2025 Girls Class B State Wrestling Championships.
  • Clause 2: Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Palmyra High School, Evelyn Bryan-Aldrich, and Bettie Chambers.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 17, 2025 (LR 127, 109th Legislature, First Session).
  • Laid over: April 17, 2025.
  • Adopted: April 28, 2025.
  • Signed: April 28, 2025 (President/Speaker signature in conjunction with adoption).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Hallstrom.
  • A broad roster of co-sponsors supported the measure, including lawmakers such as Arch, Ballard, Bosn, Brandt, Cavanaugh, Clouse, Conrad, DeBoer, DeKay, Dorn, Dover, Dungan, Fredrickson, Guereca, Holdcroft, Hughes, Ibach, Jacobson, Juarez, Kauth, Lonowski, McKeon, McKinney, Meyer, Moser, Murman, Quick, Raybould, Riepe, Rountree, Sanders, Sorrentino, Spivey, Storer, Storm, Strommen, von Gillern, Wordekemper, among others.

Impact

  • The resolution is ceremonial and honors student-athletes, recognizing their achievements and school contributions.
  • No policy changes, funding, or regulatory requirements are enacted by LR 127.

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

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