Congratulate the Omaha North High Magnet School girls basketball team on earning the 2026 Class A Basketball State Championship runner-up title

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

Nebraska recognizes and congratulates Omaha North High Magnet School girls basketball team for finishing as runner-up in the 2026 NSAA Class A State Championship.

Adopted

Bill at a Glance

Type: Legislative Resolution (LR)

Number: LR498

Session/Jurisdiction: Nebraska, 109th Legislature, Second Session

Introduced by: Senator McKinney (and Senator Spivey)

Topic: Congratulatory resolution for a high school girls basketball team

Status: Adopted and signed by the President; current status indicates celebratory recognition

Purpose and Intent

LR498 serves to recognize and commend the Omaha North High Magnet School girls basketball team for achieving the runner-up position in the 2026 Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Class A Girls Basketball State Championship. The resolution highlights athletic achievement and honors the team, coaching staff, and supporting community.

Key Provisions

Statement of Achievement: Acknowledges that the 2026 NSAA Class A Girls Basketball State Championship game was held on March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, and that Omaha North High Magnet School finished as runner-up to Lincoln North Star High School.

Team Performance: Notes the team’s regular-season success, specifically that the Omaha North Lady Vikings won 22 of 26 regular-season games.

Leadership Acknowledgment: Credits Head Coach Michaela Dailey and the coaching staff for leadership and the team’s performance.

Community Support Acknowledgment: Recognizes the role of teachers, administrators, parents, and the broader community in supporting student-athletes.

Legislative Declaration: The Legislature expresses its recognition of the academic, athletic, and artistic achievements of Nebraska’s youth.

Formal Action:

The Legislature "congratulates" the Omaha North High Magnet School girls basketball team on earning the 2026 NSAA Class A Girls Basketball State Championship runner-up title.
A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the team.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary: Omaha North High Magnet School girls varsity basketball team (Lady Vikings), along with their coaching staff.

Secondary: The broader school community (teachers, administrators, parents, supporters) and the public as recipients of formal recognition.

No fiscal or statutory changes to law or policy are involved; this is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction Date: April 7, 2026

Committee/Referral: Laid over on April 7, 2026 (typical courtesy passage before final action)

Adoption Timeline:

Adopted and sent to the President/Speaker for signature on April 17, 2026
Signed by the President/Speaker on April 17, 2026

Effective/Operational Effect: The resolution takes effect upon adoption and signing, functioning as an official record of recognition.

Overall Impact

LR498 provides formal, ceremonial recognition of a notable high school athletic achievement. It serves to honor student-athletes, acknowledge the contributions of their coaches and supporters, and publicly celebrate Nebraska youth athletic excellence. It carries no policy, funding, or regulatory changes.

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