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ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 273
Introduced by Hansen, B., 16; Holdcroft, 36; Riepe, 12.
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2023, the United States Department of the Navy certified that the Secretary of the Navy awarded Hull Maintenance Technician First Class (Surface Warfare) Kiefer J. Nelson the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; and WHEREAS, Kiefer was recognized for his professional achievement while serving as Hull repair division leading petty officer in the repair department on board the USS Frank Cable (AS40), a submarine tender; and WHEREAS, Kiefer was selected as the USS Frank Cable's Repair Sailor of the Year; and WHEREAS, Kiefer displayed exceptional administrative skills and expertly led forty-eight sailors in nine work centers leading to one-hundred and thirty qualifications and two meritorious advancements; and WHEREAS, Kiefer displayed unwavering dedication to his duties and willingness to take initiative while managing various projects proving his determination to keep with the highest traditions of the United States Navy;
and WHEREAS, Kiefer is from Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, and is a fifth-generation graduate from Fort Calhoun High School; and WHEREAS, Kiefer is supported by his wife Ashley Nelson, his father Rick Nelson and step-mother Becky Nelson of Blair, Nebraska, his mother Cathy Coleman and grandmother Nancy Coleman of Bellevue, Nebraska, and his grandfather Allen Nelson and grandmother Sharon Nelson of Fort Calhoun,
Nebraska; and WHEREAS, Kiefer joined the Navy in 2013 and is currently stationed in
Guam; and
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WHEREAS, the Legislature is proud to see Nebraska youth serve their country and deeply appreciates the service and dedication of Kiefer and all members of the United States Military.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature congratulates and honors Hull Maintenance Technician First Class (Surface Warfare) Kiefer J. Nelson for his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and other achievements.
2. That copies of this resolution be sent to Kiefer Nelson, Rick Nelson,
and Cathy Coleman.
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