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LR 338

Congratulate Patrick Moore for earning the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals Distinguished Service Award

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Murman

Nebraska legislature congratulates Patrick Moore for earning the state secondary school principals association's Distinguished Service Award through ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · LR 338

Legislative bill overview

LR 338 is a legislative resolution introduced in the Nebraska Legislature that congratulates Patrick Moore for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect or appropriations.

Why is this important

While individual congratulatory resolutions have minimal direct policy impact, they serve to formally recognize and honor educators who have made significant contributions to secondary education in Nebraska. Such resolutions can boost professional morale and draw public attention to excellence in education leadership.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that state legislatures should prioritize substantive policy matters rather than spend time on individual congratulatory resolutions
  • Selective recognition: Questions about fairness and consistency—why this individual and award, and whether many deserving educators go unrecognized by the legislature
  • Precedent concerns: Frequent ceremonial resolutions can establish expectations for similar recognition requests, potentially creating administrative burden

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

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