The resolution recognizes Michael Nissen from Oakland, Nebraska, for his exceptional commitment to tree planting and conservation, culminating in his receipt of the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts (NRD) Tree Planter of the Year Award. Nissen, along with his wife Jessica and their children, has actively engaged in planting and caring for approximately one thousand trees over the past two years, despite facing challenges such as full-time jobs and drought conditions. His efforts not only enhance the sustainability of their family farm but also instill a lifelong appreciation for natural resource stewardship in his children.

Furthermore, the resolution highlights Nissen's collaboration with the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to develop a strategic tree planting plan that ensures long-term benefits for their land. It also acknowledges the multigenerational aspect of their conservation efforts, as Nissen's father has similarly worked on a windbreak renovation for his own farmstead. The resolution concludes by congratulating Michael Nissen on his award and expresses the Legislature's intention to send him a copy of the resolution.