Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LR503: Recognize Coach Russ Ninemire's fifty years of dedication to Nebraska students and support for girls' athletics
Status: Passed both chambers, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
LR503 LR503 2026 2026 ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 503 Introduced by Murman, 38. WHEREAS, Russ Ninemire announced his retirement after fifty years of coaching; and WHEREAS, Russ Ninemire coached high school girls basketball teams at Sandy Creek High School and Douglas County West High School; and WHEREAS, while at Sandy Creek, Coach Ninemire's teams won ninety-five games straight and earned ten state championship titles; and WHEREAS, Coach Ninemire is the winningest high school girls basketball coach in Nebraska history with six hundred sixty-six wins; and WHEREAS, Coach Ninemire was recognized by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in 2018 as the National Coach of the Year and again in 2022 with his induction into the NHSACA Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Coach Ninemire's dedication to coaching will be missed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION: 1. That the Legislature recognizes Coach Russ Ninemire's fifty years of dedication to Nebraska students and support for girls' athletics. 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Coach Russ Ninemire.
Sponsors
- Dave Murman (NP, 38) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : President/Speaker signed
- : Adopted
- : Laid over
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LR503?
- LR503 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Recognize Coach Russ Ninemire's fifty years of dedication to Nebraska students and support for girls' athletics.
- What is the status of LR503?
- Passed both chambers as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: President/Speaker signed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LR503?
- Dave Murman (NP, 38).
- Where is the official record for LR503?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65811
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