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LR 252

Recognize and thank Erwin H. Schopp for his service to the United States

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt

Nebraska honors Erwin H. Schopp for his World War II service and POW experience, acknowledging his sacrifice and ongoing effort to account for missing service members.

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Bill Summary · LR 252

Summary: LR 252 — Recognize and thank Erwin H. Schopp for his service to the United States

Overview

  • Type: Legislative Resolution (non-binding)
  • Jurisdiction: Nebraska Legislature, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Resolution Number: LR 252
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (signed by President/Speaker on May 27, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

LR 252 expresses formal gratitude and respect for Erwin H. Schopp of Plymouth, Nebraska, for his service in the United States military and his status as a prisoner of war during World War II. The resolution acknowledges that Schopp was captured during the war, died while in captivity, and was accounted for on January 24, 2025. It honors the ongoing efforts of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to locate and honor fallen service members and their families.

Key Provisions

  1. Acknowledgment and thanks: The Legislature explicitly thanks Erwin H. Schopp for his service to the United States.
  2. Communication to family: A copy of the resolution will be sent to the family of Erwin H. Schopp.
  3. Contextual recognition: The resolution notes Schopp’s wartime service, capture, and death, and reiterates the commitment of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to resolving the fates of missing service members.

Background / Context

  • Service Details: Schopp served in the U.S. military during World War II and was part of the 59th Coast Artillery Regiment (noted in the text as related to the Philippine Islands) during the December 1941 Japanese invasion.
  • Captivity and Death: He was captured and interned in POW camps; he died January 1, 1943, and is believed to have been held at the Cabanatuan POW Camp, with burial in the Cabanatuan Camp Cemetery (Common Grave 822).
  • Posthumous Accounting: The resolution references that Schopp has been accounted for as of January 24, 2025.

Affected Parties

  • Family of Erwin H. Schopp
  • Nebraska residents and the broader public, through a formal acknowledgment of veteran service
  • The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (mentioned for its ongoing efforts)

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Laid over: May 15, 2025
  • Adopted: May 27, 2025
  • Signature: President/Speaker signed on May 27, 2025
  • Sponsor(s): Primary sponsor Brandt, with a broad list of co-sponsors (see the bill’s sponsor line for full names)

Impact

  • This resolution is ceremonial and symbolic, with no fiscal impact or policy changes.
  • It serves to publicly honor a Nebraska resident for his military service and to express ongoing appreciation for efforts to account for missing service members.

Notable Details

  • The resolution is part of the 109th Nebraska Legislature, First Session.
  • The document reflects bipartisan participation in recognizing veterans who served and suffered in World War II.

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

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