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LR 75

Extend sympathy to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims

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

LR 75 expresses Nebraska’s condolences to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims in a ceremonial resolution, sending a copy to them and recognizing his life with no policy impact.

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Bill Summary · LR 75

LR 75 — Extend sympathy to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims

A summary of the Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 75, adopted in the 109th Legislature, First Session.

Purpose

LR 75 is a ceremonial legislative resolution introduced to express condolences to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims and to formally acknowledge his life and the impact he had on those around him. The resolution directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.

Key provisions

  • Establishes the context with WHEREAS clauses that:
    • Note Ryan Daniel Sims was born on January 8, 2009.
    • Describe his enjoyment of time with family, music, birthday celebrations, and cake.
    • Recognize him as a person whose empathy, love, and care were cherished.
    • Record his death on March 8, 2025, at age sixteen.
    • Identify his survivors: his parents Garret and Kristine; brothers Charlie and Joe; and grandparents Carol and Chuck Paskach and Mary Jean Sims.
  • BE IT RESOLVED clause: The Nebraska Legislature expresses condolences to the family.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025 (Laid over on introduction date).
  • Adopted: March 25, 2025.
  • Signed by: President/Speaker on March 25, 2025.
  • Legislature: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session.
  • Sponsor: Primary—Senator Sanders (District 45).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Sanders (Senator, District 45).

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary affected party: The family of Ryan Daniel Sims.
  • The broader impact is ceremonial; LR 75 does not change law, policy, or funding. It serves as a formal expression of sympathy from the Legislature and provides a tribute to Ryan’s memory.
  • A copy of the resolution is sent to the Sims family.

Summary

LR 75 is a concise, ceremonial resolution recognizing the life and passing of Ryan Daniel Sims and offering condolences from the Nebraska Legislature. It reflects a customary, humanizing gesture by the state body toward a constituent family and does not enact policy or impose fiscal changes.

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

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