Bill

LR 113

Express sympathy to the family of Gordon Kissel

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by George Dungan

The Nebraska Legislature expresses condolences to Gordon Kissel’s family and honors his lifelong contributions to education, public service, and Nebraska public affairs.

Adopted

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Bill Summary · LR 113

LR 113 — Express sympathy to the family of Gordon Kissel

A Nebraska Legislative Resolution adopted by the One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session, to publicly express condolences to the family of Gordon Kissel.

Overview

Type: Legislative resolution
Purpose: Express the Nebraska Legislature’s condolences to Gordon Kissel’s family and recognize his life, work, and contributions to Nebraska public affairs.
Status: Adopted
Legislature/session: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
Introduction date: April 8, 2025
Final action: Adopted (signed by President/Speaker on April 15, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

To formally extend condolences on behalf of the Legislature to Gordon Kissel’s spouse, family, and friends.
To acknowledge Kissel’s lifelong commitment to education, public service, and Nebraska public affairs, and to honor his professional legacy in lobbying, government relations, and association management.

Key Provisions

The Legislature extends its condolences to the family of Gordon Kissel.
A copy of the resolution is to be sent to the family of Gordon Kissel.

Background on Gordon Kissel (as described in LR 113)

Born: February 25, 1950, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Education: Attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln; earned a Bachelor of Science in English and Education, a Master of Education, and a Master of the Arts in Political Science (emphasis in American Government).
Early career: Junior high English teacher in Lincoln Public Schools.
Public affairs leadership:
- Executive Director of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (1980–1994).
- Founder and managing partner of Kissel E and S Associates LLC (1994–present), a lobbying, governmental relations, and association management firm; continued as Senior Advisor after retirement in 2017.
Personal: Married to Joann Kissel for 53 years; father to Alex and Meg; avid golfer and grandfather.
Passed away: March 20, 2025.
The resolution highlights Kissel’s pride in his roles as husband, father, and grandfather, and his impact on Nebraska’s public policy landscape.

Procedural Timeline

2025-04-08: Introduced and laid over on the agenda.
2025-04-15: Adopted by the Legislature.
2025-04-15: President/Speaker signed the resolution (finalizing adoption and formal acknowledgment).

Impact and Audience

This resolution serves as a formal, symbolic gesture recognizing Gordon Kissel’s contributions to Nebraska.
It is non-binding and carries no fiscal impact; its primary effect is to publicly honor Kissel and share the Legislature’s condolences with his family.

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