Bills & Legislation

recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education and National Career and Technical Student Organizations Month.

Crabtree, CaseyRepublican

commending and honoring the 2024-2025 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Watertown, School Superintendent; Bo Beck, Aberdeen, Middle School Principal; Connie Alspach, Dupree, School Business Official; Jay Swatek, Tea, Elementary School Principal; Kelly Messmer, Harding County, Secondary School Principal; Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley, Curriculum Leader; and Monica Waltman, Douglas, Director of Special Education.

Schoenfish, KyleRepublican

commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.

Schoenfish, KyleRepublican

recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.

Auch, JulieRepublican

commending and honoring Richard Schlosser, a member of the Frederick Area School District Board of Education, on his twenty-five years of school board service.

Schoenfish, KyleRepublican

commending and honoring Duane Alm for his more than sixty years of dutiful service to the Aberdeen School District as an educator, administrator, and school board member, and for being the recipient of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's School Bell Award for 2025.

Schoenfish, KyleRepublican

commending and honoring the Hill City School Board on its selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board of South Dakota for 2025.

Schoenfish, KyleRepublican

commending and honoring Amber Vogt, a member of the Lead-Deadwood School District Board of Education, on her selection as the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board Member of South Dakota for 2025.

Schoenfish, KyleRepublican

to acknowledge Glenn Muller's distinguished career and congratulate him on his achievements.

Zikmund, Larry P.Republican

celebrating Solventum's expansion of its Brookings, South Dakota, manufacturing facility.

Reed, Tim S.Republican

celebrating the South Dakota Youth of the Year program for 2026.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

honoring Shane Jordan as the 2025 winner of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Conservation Planner Award.

Wipf, BrandonRepublican

celebrating Generations Indigenous Ways and its impact.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.

Mehlhaff, JimRepublican

honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.

Jensen, Kevin D.Republican

honoring Dr. Margaret Becker as the recipient of the 2025 Copic Humanitarian Award.

Deibert, RandyRepublican

honoring Arthur Mauf for his dedication and service to the United States as he approaches his 100th birthday.

Crabtree, CaseyRepublican

honoring TKO’s Custom Catering and Capitol Cafe for outstanding service.

Wipf, BrandonRepublican

honoring the achievements of Canton C-Hawks wrestling team coach Jeremy Ask.

Jensen, Kevin D.Republican

honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawks boys wrestling team.

Jensen, Kevin D.Republican

celebrating the life and legacy of Casey Joe Wilson.

Pischke, TomRepublican

celebrating the Wall High School Eagles as the 2025 Class 9A State Football Champions.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

honoring Ashlan Carlow-Blount for excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

honoring the legacy of Joseph M. Marshall III.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

recognizing ten years of the Wall Economic Development Corporation.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to South Dakota.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

honoring the accomplishments of University of South Dakota women's basketball player Josie Hill.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

recognizing the nonprofit Oaye Luta Okolakiciye "Moving Forward in a Sacred Way."

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

celebrating the life and service of Barbara Dull Knife.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Foster, Red DawnDemocrat

recognizing National FFA week.

Bahmuller, JessicaRepublican

celebrating the Harrisburg Tigers as the 2025 Class AA state gymnastics champions.

Aylward, AaronRepublican

congratulating and honoring Joyce Waddell on her retirement from the Bison School District.

Marty, Sam S.Republican

celebrating the St. Mary’s Cardinals as the 2025 Class 9B state football champions.

Hansen, JonRepublican

honoring the Yankton School District on its 150th anniversary.

Stevens, MikeRepublican

recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education and National Career and Technical Student Organizations Month.

Peterson, DrewRepublican

recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to American youth.

Soye, BethanyRepublican

honoring Ashlyn Koupal of Wagner for being named to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Team.

Overweg, MartyRepublican

commending and honoring Brad Olson, a member of the Aberdeen School District Board of Education, on his twenty-five years of school board service.

Greenfield, Lana J.Republican

honoring James Hanssen, a member of the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education, on his forty years of school board service.

Greenfield, Lana J.Republican

commending and honoring Greg Blue, a member of the Iroquois School District Board of Education, on his thirty-five years of school board service.

Greenfield, Lana J.Republican

recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.

Goodwin, TimRepublican

recognizing the Agricultural Issues team of the West Central FFA chapter and celebrating their first-place victory in the state competition and their journey to nationals.

Soye, BethanyRepublican

honoring the life and legacy of William Long IV.

Emery, EricDemocrat

honoring Alice Simonson of Day County, who is believed to be the oldest citizen of this state.

Czmowski, TimRepublican

honoring the South Dakota Health Care Association on its seventy-fifth anniversary.

Derby, MikeRepublican