The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would establish a planning commission for the 150th anniversary of Nebraska statehood.<\/p>\n
Under LB744, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery, the governor would appoint 17 members to the Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission. The commission would work with state agencies, boards and commissions to develop programs to celebrate the state\u2019s anniversary in 2017.<\/p>\n
The bill would require that no more than eight members be affiliated with the same political party and that all regions and major interests in the state be represented. The commission would terminate June 30, 2018.<\/p>\n
Avery said the commission would build on work started by a group \u2013 Friends of the Nebraska 150 Sesquicentennial \u2013 which has been raising money and awareness in preparation for the anniversary.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity for us to show the rest of the United States what Nebraska is all about,\u201d Avery said. \u201cI think that they will be surprised and we will be proud.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jeff Searcy, chair of Friends of the Nebraska 150 Sesquicentennial, supported the bill, saying statewide coordination is necessary for a successful celebration.<\/p>\n
\u201c[The anniversary] is an opportunity for all Nebraskans to reflect on who we are, where we\u2019ve come from and the bright future ahead,\u201d Searcy said.<\/p>\n
No one testified in opposition and the committee took no immediate action on the bill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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