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LR 503

Recognize Coach Russ Ninemire's fifty years of dedication to Nebraska students and support for girls' athletics

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Murman

Nebraska Legislature recognizes and honors Coach Russ Ninemire for fifty years of coaching and advancing girls’ athletics, with formal acknowledgment and a commemorative copy.

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Bill Summary · LR 503

Summary of LR503 (Nebraska, 109th Legislature, Second Session)

Title

Recognize Coach Russ Ninemire's fifty years of dedication to Nebraska students and support for girls' athletics

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally acknowledge and honor the contributions of Coach Russ Ninemire, recognizing his fifty-year commitment to coaching Nebraska students and advancing girls’ athletics.
  • To publicly commemorate his achievements and impact on high school girls' basketball in Nebraska.

Key Provisions

  1. Recognition of Service
    • The Nebraska Legislature expressly recognizes and celebrates Russ Ninemire’s fifty years of dedication to coaching and to Nebraska students.
  2. Distribution of Resolution
    • A copy of the resolution shall be sent to Coach Russ Ninemire, providing formal acknowledgment of the recognition.

Background and Achievements Highlighted

  • Coaching Career
    • Coached high school girls basketball at Sandy Creek High School and Douglas County West High School.
  • Team Achievements
    • While at Sandy Creek, his teams compiled 95 consecutive wins and won 10 state championship titles.
  • Records and Honors
    • Recognized as the winningest high school girls basketball coach in Nebraska history with 666 career wins.
    • National recognition from the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA):
    • 2018 NHSACA National Coach of the Year
    • 2022 NHSACA Hall of Fame inductee

Who is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Coach Russ Ninemire (as the recipient of formal recognition by the Nebraska Legislature).
  • Broader Impact: Highlights and honors the contributions of an educator and coach who influenced girls’ athletics and high school sports culture within Nebraska.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced by Sen. Murman (sponsor) with co-sponsorship noted.
  • Action History:
    • 2026-04-07: Laid over
    • 2026-04-07: Date of introduction
    • 2026-04-17: Adopted and signed by President/Speaker
    • 2026-04-17: Adopted (formal passage)
  • Status: Passed by the Legislature and signed by the President/Speaker on April 17, 2026.

Practical Impact

  • This is a ceremonial resolution; it does not create new laws or binding policy changes.
  • It serves to publicly honor and record the Legislature’s appreciation for a prominent figure in Nebraska high school athletics.
  • May inspire continued recognition of coaches and advocates for girls’ athletics in the state.

Summary

LR503 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Russ Ninemire for five decades of coaching and his significant contributions to Nebraska’s student-athletes and girls’ basketball, including landmark team success, record-setting wins, and national recognitions. The resolution assigns formal acknowledgment from the Legislature and directs that a copy be sent to Coach Ninemire.

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

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