honoring the life and service of Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, a community leader from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It recognizes her lifelong dedication to supporting Lakota youth through cultural preservation, mentorship, and advocacy against suicide and trauma. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the Oyáte community and her legacy of generosity, respect, and compassion. No new laws or policies are enacted; the bill serves solely as an official statement of appreciation from the state legislature.
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introduced
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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The bill was transformed from a placeholder webpage into a formal legislative commemoration honoring Yvonne Jane 'Tiny D' DeCory's life and service to Lakota youth. The text now includes specific biographical details, cultural values she embodied, and a formal resolution commemorating her legacy.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a non-functional webpage placeholder to a substantive legislative resolution commemorating a specific individual's life and contributions.
SCOPE
Added formal legislative text commemorating Yvonne Jane 'Tiny D' DeCory's life and service to Lakota youth, including her birth details, advocacy work, and cultural values she embodied.
TECHNICAL
Removed browser compatibility warnings and placeholder text that indicated the webpage was not functioning properly.
DEFINITION
Added specific Lakota cultural terms (wówačhaŋtognake, wóohola, wówaunsila) to define the values Yvonne DeCory exemplified in her life.
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Al Novstrup
RRepublican
P
Carl Perry
RRepublican
P
Eric Emery
DDemocratic
P
Erik Muckey
DDemocratic
P
Helene Duhamel
RRepublican
P
Lana Greenfield
RRepublican
P
Peri Pourier
RRepublican
P
Red Dawn Foster
DDemocratic
P
Scott Moore
RRepublican
P
Spencer Gosch
RRepublican
P
William Shorma
RRepublican
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