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 mentorship 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 advanced the use of precision agricultural technologies.

The resolution acknowledges Hay's forty-two years of impactful service, particularly in plant science, and recognizes his posthumous award. It also highlights Pryor's thirty-seven years of dedication to supporting 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.