Bill Summary
This legislation is a resolution that recognizes and honors the life of John Edmund Gottschalk, a community leader in Nebraska. The resolution reflects on Gottschalk's various accomplishments and contributions to his community, including his service as the chief executive officer and publisher of the Omaha World-Herald, his induction into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame and the Nebraska Press Association Hall of Fame, and his involvement in various organizations and causes. The resolution also expresses condolences for Gottschalk's passing and requests that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family.
Possible Impacts
1. John Edmund Gottschalk's family and loved ones may be deeply affected by this legislation, as it honors his life and legacy as a community leader in Nebraska.
2. The resolution highlights John Edmund Gottschalk's contributions to the modernization and preservation of Omaha, which may inspire and impact future leaders and residents of the city.
3. The legislation recognizes John Edmund Gottschalk's dedication to philanthropy and fostering over 100 infants, which may bring attention to and potentially support similar causes and initiatives in the community.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 928 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 928
Honoring the life of Nebraska community leader John Edmund Gottschalk.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 17 (legislative day, December 16), 2024
Mr. Ricketts (for himself and Mrs. Fischer) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Nebraska community leader John Edmund Gottschalk.
Whereas John Edmund Gottschalk was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1943;
Whereas John Edmund Gottschalk served as the chief executive officer and
publisher of the Omaha World-Herald from 1989 to 2008, which he ran with
tremendous integrity and led its modernization effort;
Whereas John Edmund Gottschalk was inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame
and the Nebraska Press Association Hall of Fame and was recognized in
1994 for his civic leadership and philanthropy by being named as the
98th King of Aksarben;
Whereas John Edmund Gottschalk's extensive civic life included such varied
positions as chairman of the United Service Organizations Board of
Governors, national president of the Boy Scouts of America, and chairman
of Omaha Performing Arts;
Whereas John Edmund Gottschalk was dedicated to the preservation of downtown
Omaha, and as an avid outdoorsman, he fought to conserve Nebraska's
wildlife for future generations; and
Whereas, together with his wife, John Edmund Gottschalk fostered over 100
infants awaiting adoption: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the
announcement of the death of John Edmund Gottschalk;
(2) honors the life and legacy of John Edmund Gottschalk
for his unwavering dedication to Nebraska as a civic leader and
philanthropist; and
(3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of
John Edmund Gottschalk.
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