The resolution honors Walter "Thane" Baker, the oldest living male United States Olympic medalist in track and the second oldest in the world. Born on October 4, 1931, in Elkhart, Kansas, Baker achieved significant milestones in his athletic career, including winning the 1953 NCAA championship in the 220-yard dash while attending Kansas State University. He represented the United States in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, where he earned a silver medal in the 200-meter event, and in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay, a silver in the 100-meter, and a bronze in the 200-meter events.

The resolution acknowledges Baker's contributions to the sport, including his dedication to officiating and mentoring young athletes for over fifty-five years. It recognizes him as one of the greatest runners and Olympians in Nebraska and U.S. history. The Nebraska Legislature expresses its gratitude for his accomplishments and plans to send copies of the resolution to Baker and his family.