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This resolution congratulates John Ewing Jr. on becoming the first Black mayor of Omaha, recognizing his significant achievements in public service. The resolution highlights Ewing's extensive career, which includes over two decades in law enforcement with the Omaha Police Department, where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief, and his election as Douglas County Treasurer in 2006, during which he modernized the office. As a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a lifelong community advocate, Ewing has worked to uplift underserved neighborhoods and expand economic opportunities. The resolution emphasizes the historic nature of his mayoral election, noting that it represents a milestone in Omaha's cultural legacy and serves as a source of pride and inspiration for future generations, particularly young Black Nebraskans aspiring to serve their communities. The legislature formally congratulates Ewing and commends his decades of exemplary public service.

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