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LR 505

Express and extend its sympathy and condolences to the family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rita Sanders

Nebraska expresses condolences to the family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens and acknowledges his military service, including a posthumous promotion.

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Bill Summary · LR 505

Summary of LR505 (Nebraska, 109th Legislature, 2nd Session)

Title

Express and extend its sympathy and condolences to the family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens

Purpose and Intent

  • The legislative resolution expresses the Nebraska Legislature’s sympathy and condolences to the family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens, in recognition of his service and sacrifice to the United States.
  • The bill acknowledges Tietjens’s military service and honors his memory, including honors and promotions posthumously awarded by the U.S. Army.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Expressing of Grief: The core provision is a formal expression of sympathy from the Nebraska Legislature to Master Sergeant Tietjens’s family.
  • Posthumous Recognition: Notes that Tietjens was posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant by the U.S. Army, recognizing his service and rank.
  • Communication: A copy of the resolution is to be sent to the family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries: The family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens (wife Shelly Perris, son Dylan, parents William and Glenda Tietjens, and brothers Nicholas and Will).
  • Broader State Impact: The Nebraska Legislature, by formally acknowledging and honoring a fallen service member, reinforces state-level recognition and appreciation for military service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Sponsorship: Introduced in the 109th Legislature, Second Session. Co-sponsored by Senator Rita Sanders.
  • Floor Action:
    • April 8, 2026: Date of introduction and laid over (initial consideration step).
    • April 8, 2026: Referred for further proceedings.
    • April 17, 2026: Adopted and signed by the President/Speaker.
    • April 17, 2026: The resolution is officially enacted (signed/adopted into record).
  • Summary: The resolution is a ceremonial and formal acknowledgment, with no fiscal impact or substantive policy changes.

Additional Context

  • Personal and Civic Background: The bill’s text recounts Tietjens’s background, including his birth in 1983, education in multiple Nebraska communities, involvement in martial arts and ROTC, three deployments to Kuwait, and multiple military honors (e.g., Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart).
  • Death: Tietjens was killed on March 1, 2026, in Kuwait as a result of an Iranian drone strike.

takeaway

LR505 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the life, service, and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens and extending Nebraska’s condolences to his family. It also notes his posthumous promotion and honors, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. No policy changes or budgetary provisions are included.

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

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