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LR 38

Congratulate the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2024 D-1 state championship and congratulate Ethan Shaw for being named the Class D-1 Player of the Year

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

The bill publicly honors the Sandy Creek Cougars for winning the 2024 NSAA Class D-1 State Football Championship and recognizes Ethan Shaw as Player of the Year.

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Bill Summary · LR 38

Summary of LR 38: Congratulating Sandy Creek High School Football Team and Ethan Shaw

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (LR 38)
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (signed February 11, 2025)
  • Sponsor: Murman (primary)

LR 38 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and congratulating the Sandy Creek Cougars football team for winning the 2024 Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Class D-1 State Football Championship and congratulating Ethan Shaw for being named the Class D-1 Player of the Year. The resolution emphasizes community and school support for youth achievements and directs copies to relevant recipients.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly commend the Sandy Creek Cougars for their first-ever Class D-1 state football championship.
  • To acknowledge Ethan Shaw as the Class D-1 Player of the Year.
  • To recognize the role of teachers, administrators, parents, and the community in supporting student success.
  • To formally state that the Legislature values the academic, athletic, and artistic achievements of Nebraska youth.

Key Provisions

  1. Congratulation of the Sandy Creek Cougars and Coach: The Legislature acknowledges the football team and its coach on winning the 2024 NSAA Class D-1 State Football Championship.
  2. Congratulation of Ethan Shaw: The Legislature congratulates Ethan Shaw for being named Class D-1 Player of the Year.
  3. Distribution of Resolution: Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Sandy Creek Cougars football team, Coach Andrew Kuta, and Ethan Shaw.

Background Details

  • Championship Event: NSAA Class D-1 State Football Championship, held November 25, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • Championship Result: Sandy Creek Cougars defeated the Stanton Mustangs, 44–42.
  • Season Record: The Cougars finished the season undefeated at 13–0.
  • Player Recognition: Ethan Shaw, the Cougars’ quarterback, was named Class D-1 Player of the Year.
  • Coach: Andrew Kuta (named in the resolution as the team’s coach).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: February 4, 2025 (LR 38 introduced by Murman, 38).
  • Disposition: Laid over on introduction; subsequently adopted.
  • Adoption and Signature: Adopted February 11, 2025; signed by the President/Speaker of the Legislature.
  • Sponsor: Murman (primary sponsor).

Impact and Significance

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution that publicly recognizes athletic achievement and community support.
  • There is no fiscal impact or policy change associated with LR 38; its effect is to honor a high school team and a standout player.
  • It serves to highlight youth achievement and celebrates local sports success within the state’s legislative framework.

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

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