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LR484 • 2026

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Sponsor
Introduced By: McKinney
Last action
2026-04-01
Official status
President/Speaker signed
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-01 Nebraska Legislature

    Adopted

  2. 2026-04-01 Nebraska Legislature

    President/Speaker signed

  3. 2026-03-25 Nebraska Legislature

    Date of introduction

  4. 2026-03-25 Nebraska Legislature

    Laid over

Official Summary Text

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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 484

Introduced by McKinney, 11; Spivey, 13.
WHEREAS, Imani Skanes, a freshman student-athlete at the College of Saint
Mary, achieved an extraordinary athletic accomplishment by winning the women's
long jump at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Indoor Track
and Field Championships on March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Skanes entered the finals in third place and earned the
championship title with her second jump of 5.99 meters securing the first
national championship in any sport in the history of the College of Saint Mary
athletic program; and
WHEREAS, Skanes is a graduate of Omaha Northwest High Magnet School and
has demonstrated remarkable determination and competitive excellence by
improving her performance throughout her athletic career; and
WHEREAS, the achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and talent of
Imani Skanes, the leadership of Head Coach Steve Gordon Jr. and the College of
Saint Mary coaching staff, and the continued growth of the College of Saint
Mary cross country and track and field programs; and
WHEREAS, this historic accomplishment brings pride to the College of Saint
Mary community, the city of Omaha, and the State of Nebraska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Legislature congratulates Imani Skanes on winning the women's
long jump at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Indoor Track
and Field Championships and becoming the first national champion in the history
of the College of Saint Mary athletic program.
2. That the Legislature recognizes the College of Saint Mary track and
field program, Head Coach Steve Gordon Jr., and all those who support the
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program for their commitment to excellence and the advancement of collegiate
athletics in Nebraska.
3. That copies of this resolution be sent to Imani Skanes, Head Coach
Steve Gordon Jr., and the College of Saint Mary to commemorate this historic
achievement.
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