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2019 2019
ONE HUNDRED SIXTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 16
Introduced by Hunt, 8; Blood, 3; Bolz, 29; Cavanaugh, 6; Chambers, 11;
Crawford, 45; DeBoer, 10; Dorn, 30; Gragert, 40; Hansen, M., 26;
Lathrop, 12; McCollister, 20; Morfeld, 46; Pansing Brooks, 28;
Quick, 35; Vargas, 7; Wayne, 13; Wishart, 27.
WHEREAS, the federal government has been partially shut down since December 22, 2018, the longest government shutdown in this country's history;
and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2019, approximately eight hundred thousand federal workers will miss their second paycheck since the shutdown began; and WHEREAS, the shutdown of the federal government has weakened national and state security; and WHEREAS, the shutdown of the federal government has negatively impacted Nebraska's economy and small business community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature recognizes the contributions and applauds the generosity of Nebraska businesses that are supporting federal workers through donations of goods and services.
2. That the Legislature urges the President of the United States and members of Congress to reopen the federal government immediately.
3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States and each member of Nebraska's congressional delegation.
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