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LR 114

Congratulate the Papillion-La Vista High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Class A state championship

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Holdcroft

Nebraska Legislature congratulates Papillion-La Vista South Titans for winning the 2025 Class A Boys State Basketball Championship; ceremonial, with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · LR 114

LR 114 — Summary

Overview

LR 114 is a concurrent Legislative Resolution in the Nebraska Legislature recognizing and congratulating the Papillion-La Vista South High School boys basketball team, the Titans, for winning the 2025 Class A Boys State Basketball Championship. The championship game occurred on March 15, 2025 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the Titans defeating Omaha Westside High School Warriors 61-58. The resolution acknowledges the team’s first Class A state title and the broader support from the school community.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly commend Papillion-La Vista South High School (referred to in the text as the Titans) for achieving the 2025 Class A Boys State Basketball Championship.
  • To recognize the team’s perseverance, including overcoming three years of shortfalls in district finals prior to breaking through for the title.
  • To honor the leadership of head coach Joel Hueser, noted as the program’s longtime coach.
  • To acknowledge the roles of parents, teachers, administrators, teammates, and the wider community in supporting student-athletes’ success.
  • To affirm the Legislature’s interest in recognizing the academic, athletic, and artistic achievements of Nebraska youth.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Legislature congratulates the Papillion-La Vista South High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Class A Boys State Basketball Championship.
  • Section 2: Copies of the resolution shall be sent to the Papillion-La Vista South High School boys basketball team and to Coach Joel Hueser.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Papillion-La Vista South High School (Titans) boys basketball program, the players, coaching staff, and associated school personnel.
  • Secondary: The broader Papillion-La Vista community and supporters, as well as the Nebraska Legislature in its ceremonial role.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: April 8, 2025.
  • Laid over: April 8, 2025.
  • Adopted: April 15, 2025.
  • Signed by President/Speaker: April 15, 2025.
  • Status: Adopted, non-binding ceremonial resolution.

Sponsor Information

  • Primary sponsor: Holdcroft.
  • Supporting sponsors include: Bosn, Clouse, Dorn, Fredrickson, Guereca, Juarez, Kauth, Lonowski, and Wordekemper, among others.

Impact and Fiscal note

  • This is a ceremonial resolution with no fiscal impact, no changes in law or policy, and no regulatory or funding provisions. Its effect is symbolic—public recognition by the Nebraska Legislature of a student-athlete achievement and appreciation for the community’s support.

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

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