The resolution commemorates the University of Nebraska at Omaha women's softball team for winning their first and only national championship during the 1975 Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Women's College World Series. This significant event took place shortly after a devastating tornado struck Omaha, highlighting the resilience of the team and the community. The team, coached by Connie Claussen, achieved this historic victory by defeating the University of Northern Iowa, marking a pivotal moment in the university's athletic history as softball was the first sanctioned women's sport at the institution.
As 2025 approaches, it will mark the fiftieth anniversary of this championship win. In recognition of this milestone, the Nebraska Legislature expresses its congratulations to the 1975 women's softball team and acknowledges their achievement. The resolution also mandates that a copy be sent to the University of Nebraska at Omaha to honor the team's legacy and contributions to women's sports.