The resolution honors Paul Hay and Randy Pryor for receiving the 2024 Nebraska Natural Resources Outstanding Water Conservation Award. Both individuals, who served as Emeritus Extension Educators, have dedicated nearly forty years to promoting agricultural education, conservation, and sustainable farming practices in Southeast Nebraska. Their efforts have included organizing field days, trainings, and community engagement activities, which have significantly contributed to knowledge-sharing and innovation within the agricultural community. They were early advocates of no-till farming, educating producers on the benefits of residue management and water conservation, and their collaboration with the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District has further advanced precision agricultural technologies.

The resolution acknowledges the profound impact both Hay and Pryor have had on Nebraska's agricultural landscape. Paul Hay, who served as an extension educator for forty-two years, is recognized for his leadership in plant science projects and is honored posthumously. Randy Pryor, with thirty-seven years of dedication to conservation and mechanized agriculture, has supported Nebraska farmers through initiatives focused on no-till practices, crop rotations, irrigation management, and soil health. The Nebraska Legislature expresses its gratitude for their extraordinary contributions to agricultural education, soil conservation, and water management, and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to both Randy Pryor and the family of Paul Hay.