; Whereas, from 1946 to 1992, the men and women of Strategic Air Command, headquartered in Nebraska, countered the nuclear threat of the Soviet Union, while holding true to their motto peace is our profession ; Whereas Nebraska is home to the United States Strategic Command, a joint military and civilian team delivering integrated multidomain combat effects that protect America and span the globe; Whereas, on March 1, 2017, Nebraska marks the 150th anniversary of the admission of that State into the United States; and Whereas the sesquicentennial celebration of statehood offers a special opportunity for the people of Nebraska to reflect, remember, celebrate, and plan for an even brighter future that embodies the State motto of Nebraska, Equality Before the Law : Now, therefore, be it