Neb. Rev. Stat. § 82-137

The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) Willa Cather is a significant historical and literary figure of Nebraska; (2) There exist many Cather-related properties in Webster County that provide irreplaceable historical value to the ongoing interpretation of the significance of Cather; (3) These properties also spur economic activity by means of national and international tourism and annual literary conferences; and (4) It is the intent of the Legislature to preserve these properties for future generations.