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LR 109

Recognize the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden as being named Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts Outstanding Community Conservation Award winner

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bob Hallstrom

Nebraska LR 109 formally commends the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden as NRD Outstanding Community Conservation Award winner, boosting awareness and local support.

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Bill Summary · LR 109

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 109 (2025)

LR 109 is a concurrent legislative resolution adopted in the 109th Nebraska Legislature, First Session. It recognizes a notable conservation achievement by a community organization and serves as an official commendation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and congratulate the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden for being named Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRD) Outstanding Community Conservation Award winner.
  • Highlight the Garden’s contributions to conservation, community well-being, and the healing mission it fulfills for cancer survivors, those currently fighting cancer, and families affected by cancer.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Official recognition of the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden as Nebraska’s NRD Outstanding Community Conservation Award winner.
  • Section 2: Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden.

Background and Rationale

  • The NRD Outstanding Community Conservation Award honors communities that demonstrate leadership in natural resource conservation across the state.
  • The Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden is described as a valued community asset that provides solace, healing, and spiritual significance through its landscaping and natural setting.
  • The Garden emphasizes conservation through its use of native and ornamental plants, pollinator habitat, wildlife habitat, and educational features, maintained by dedicated volunteers.

Affected Parties

  • Primary recognition targets: Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden and its volunteers and supporters.
  • Broader impact: Local communities in southeast Nebraska, NRDs, and residents who benefit from the Garden’s conservation and therapeutic offerings.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: April 8, 2025.
  • Laid over: April 8, 2025.
  • Adoption: April 15, 2025 (LR 109 was adopted and the presiding officer signed the resolution on this date).
  • The resolution does not authorize spending or create regulatory changes; it is a formal commendation.
  • Primary sponsor: Hallstrom; numerous co-sponsors from across the chamber (list includes Andersen, Arch, Armendariz, Ballard, Bosn, Brandt, Cavanaugh J., Cavanaugh M., Clements, Clouse, Conrad, DeBoer, DeKay, Dorn, Dover, Dungan, Fredrickson, Guereca, Hansen, Hardin, Holdcroft, Hughes, Hunt, Ibach, Jacobson, Juarez, Kauth, Lippincott, Lonowski, McKeon, McKinney, Meyer, Moser, Murman, Prokop, Quick, Raybould, Riepe, Rountree, Sanders, Sorrentino, Spivey, Storer, Storm, Strommen, von Gillern, Wordekemper).

Potential Impact

  • Heightens public awareness of the Garden and its conservation-focused work.
  • May bolster community pride and support, including volunteer involvement and potential fundraising.
  • Contributes to the broader cultural recognition of conservation efforts within Nebraska’s NRD framework.

Overall, LR 109 is a ceremonial acknowledgment affirming the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Memorial Garden’s distinguished status as an award-winning contributor to natural resource conservation and community well-being.

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

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