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LR 134

Congratulate the Norfolk High School cheer team and unified cheer team for their performance at the 2025 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Competition

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Robert Dover

Nebraska honors Norfolk High School cheer programs for placing fourth in traditional cheer and becoming state champions in unified sideline cheer during 2025 competition.

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LR 134 — Summary

Overview

LR 134 is a Nebraska Legislative Resolution adopted by the Legislature to congratulate the Norfolk High School cheer team and the unified cheer team for their performances at the 2025 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Competition. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create or modify law.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate the achievements of Norfolk High School’s cheer program, including both the traditional cheer team and the unified cheer team.
  • Acknowledge the hard work of students, coaches, school staff, and the broader Norfolk community in supporting youth athletic, academic, and artistic accomplishments.
  • Represent the Legislature’s appreciation by issuing a formal commendation to the Norfolk High School teams.

Key Provisions

  • The 2025 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Competition was held at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.
  • Norfolk High School cheer team: placed fourth in Class A non-tumbling, the highest placement for the team in that category.
  • Norfolk High School unified cheer team: became state champions in unified sideline cheer for Classes A, B, and C, within their first year of formation.
  • Coaches acknowledged: Norfolk cheer team coaches Katie Nedela, Alissa Melcher, and Andi Husk; unified cheer team coaches Phoebe Matson and Phoebe Melcher.
  • The resolution notes that such achievements are supported by teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.
  • The Legislature explicitly recognizes the academic, athletic, and artistic achievements of Nebraska’s youth.
  • Action requested: Copies of the resolution be sent to the Norfolk High School cheer team.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Norfolk High School cheer team and unified cheer team (students).
  • Their coaches and school community (staff, administrators, families, supporters).
  • The broader Nebraska student-athlete community, as the resolution publicly acknowledges youth achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 23, 2025.
  • Laid over: April 23, 2025.
  • Adopted: April 30, 2025.
  • Signed by: President/Speaker on April 30, 2025.
  • Classification: Legislative Resolution (ceremonial).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Dover, with a broad list of co-sponsors representing a wide cross-section of the Legislature.

Impact

  • No legal or fiscal changes result from this resolution.
  • The resolution provides formal recognition and public commendation of Norfolk High School’s cheer program accomplishments, potentially boosting school pride and community support for youth activities.

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

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