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LR 47

Congratulate the Northeast Community College men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship

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

Northeast Community College Hawks win the NJCAA Division II national soccer championship, with standout coach and player honors highlighted in the recognition.

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Bill Summary · LR 47

Summary of Legislative Bill LR 47 (Nebraska)

Overview

LR 47 is a nonbinding Legislative Resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature to congratulate the Northeast Community College Hawks men’s soccer team for winning the 2024 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II national championship. The resolution acknowledges the team’s accomplishments at the national tournament held in Huntsville, Alabama, and recognizes individual coaching and player accolades associated with the victory.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize a significant athletic achievement by a Nebraska college and its student-athletes.
  • Highlight leadership and excellence within Northeast Community College’s athletic program.
  • Celebrate the team’s national championship as a milestone for the college and its community.

Key Provisions and Details

  • The resolution states that the Northeast Community College Hawks won the NJCAA Division II National Championship by defeating Neosho County Community College Panthers 2-1 in the championship match.
  • The team competed as the fifth seed in the national tournament held in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • Individuals of note:
    • Head Coach Adam Potter named Region 11 Coach of the Year and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Coach of the Year for the third consecutive year; the team finished with a 22-2 record.
    • Edouard Nys named NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year, ICCAC Player of the Year, and a First Team All-American.
  • The resolution notes that the achievement was made possible with support from faculty, staff, and the broader college/community.
  • Section 1 of the resolution formally congratulates the Northeast Community College men’s soccer team on this national title.
  • Section 2 directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to:
    • Northeast Community College Men’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Potter
    • Northeast Community College Athletic Director Jerrett Mills

Who is Affected

  • Northeast Community College (Hawks) and its men’s soccer program.
  • Head Coach Adam Potter and Athletic Director Jerrett Mills.
  • The broader Northeast Community College community, including faculty, staff, students, and supporters.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025
  • Laid over: February 13, 2025
  • Adopted: February 24, 2025
  • Signed by President/Speaker: February 24, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial, nonfunding, nonbinding)

Impact

  • No fiscal implications or policy changes are attached; the document is ceremonial and intended to publicly recognize and commend the team and individuals for their achievement and to document legislative acknowledgment.

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

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