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LR 270

Congratulate the students of the Omaha South High School JROTC for earning first place at the Battalion Regional Raider competition

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dunixi Guereca

Nebraska Legislature formally congratulates Omaha South High School JROTC for first-place finish at the Battalion Regional Raider Competition; a copy is sent to the school.

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Bill Summary · LR 270

Summary of Legislative Bill LR 270

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (LR 270)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 21, 2025
  • Introduced By: Guereca (primary), Juarez (co-sponsor)
  • Session: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Purpose: To congratulate the Omaha South High School JROTC for earning first place at the Battalion Regional Raider Competition and to recognize their achievement.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution formally congratulates the students of the Omaha South High School JROTC for their performance and first-place finish at the Battalion Regional Raider Competition.
  • Acknowledges the JROTC program’s role in the community by providing military leadership experience and fostering civic-minded citizenship, consistent with the broader history of ROTC and JROTC programs.
  • Directive: A copy of the resolution shall be sent to the Omaha South High School JROTC as a formal recognition of their accomplishment.

Context and Background

  • The resolution cites the National Defense Act of 1916, which established ROTC and JROTC programs that serve communities by developing leadership skills and citizenship.
  • The Omaha South High School JROTC program is noted as being sponsored by Sergeant Sorenson.
  • The team competed in the Battalion Regional Raider Competition in Black Hills, South Dakota, achieving a series of top placements (see next section for specifics).

Results Achieved by Omaha South High JROTC

  • First Place Overall at the Battalion Regional Raider Competition.
  • First Place in:
    • Overall Raider
    • Obstacle Course
    • Physical Endurance Course
    • Cross Country Rescue
    • 5K Team Run
    • Rope Bridge
  • Second Place in: Gauntlet
  • The resolution highlights these accomplishments as the basis for formal congratulations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Laid Over: May 21, 2025 (initial scheduling step in the legislative process)
  • Adopted / Signed: May 28, 2025 (status: Adopted; President/Speaker signed)
  • The document functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a bill with fiscal or regulatory changes.

Impact and Reach

  • The resolution serves as an official, non-binding recognition from the Nebraska Legislature.
  • It publicly honors the achievements of high school students and their instructors, potentially supporting community morale and continued support for JROTC programs.
  • A copy being sent to Omaha South High School JROTC ensures the students and program receive formal acknowledgment.

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

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