Legislature honors longtime clerk's service

Summary#

LR-510 is an enacted Nebraska legislative resolution titled “Thank Carol Koranda for her exceptional service and commitment to the Legislature and the State of Nebraska and congratulate her on her distinguished career and well-deserved retirement.” It does not amend an existing Act or create a new statutory program; its stated goal is to thank and congratulate Koranda. The resolution says she worked in the Clerk of the Legislature’s Office for 38 years and plans to retire in 2026.

  • The Legislature formally thanks Koranda for her service and congratulates her on her career and retirement.
  • The resolution directs that a copy be delivered to Koranda.
  • It does not change anyone’s rights, duties, benefits, taxes, or access to public services.

What it means for you#

  • Carol Koranda: She is to receive a copy of the Legislature’s recognition. The resolution does not provide a retirement benefit or set a retirement date.
  • Nebraska residents: There is no direct change to services or rules affecting the public.
  • The Legislature: The resolution records its appreciation. It does not change the Clerk’s Office or its work.

Money#

No cost information is in the available material.

  • The resolution does not appropriate money or set a fee.
  • It directs delivery of a copy, but gives no estimate of the cost.

What is unclear#

  • The resolution says Koranda plans to retire in 2026 but does not give a date.
  • It does not state the cost of preparing or delivering the copy.

Case for#

  • A possible argument for the resolution is that it formally recognizes 38 years of public service.
  • The text describes Koranda’s work tracking and indexing bills and resolutions and supporting the Legislature’s daily operations.
  • Delivering her a copy gives her a record of the Legislature’s thanks.

Case against#

  • One limitation is that the resolution is ceremonial: it does not change workplace conditions, services, or retirement benefits.
  • The resolution gives no cost estimate, so the expense of carrying out its copy-delivery direction is unknown.

Votes

Adopted

For (100%)