The resolution commemorates the life and contributions of Walter "Walt" Horner Radcliffe, who passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. Born on September 11, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Walt graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law and became an active member of various professional organizations, including the Nebraska Bar Association. His career in the Nebraska Legislature began in 1969 as a legislative page, and he held several significant roles, including Assistant Clerk, Counsel to the Speaker, and Counsel to various committees. In 1977, he registered as a lobbyist and founded Nebraska's oldest lobbying and governmental relations law firm, leaving a lasting impact on Nebraska's statutes and Constitution.

The resolution expresses the Legislature's condolences to Walt Radcliffe's family and friends, acknowledging his extensive contributions to the state and the many Nebraskans he represented throughout his career. A copy of the resolution will be sent to his family as a gesture of sympathy and recognition of his legacy.