This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brad Olson for his 25 years of service on the Aberdeen School District Board of Education. It commends him for his dedication to students, staff, and the community, recognizing his receipt of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's Distinguished Service Award. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and does not create new policies or affect any group beyond honoring the individual named.
This bill (HC 8012) is a South Dakota legislative commoration formally recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his military service. It specifically honors his combat actions during the Korean War, including a classified 35-minute dogfight in 1952 where he reportedly shot down four enemy aircraft. The resolution acknowledges the Navy's 2025 recommendation to upgrade his decoration to the Medal of Honor, though the bill itself does not change any military awards. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of state recognition, directly affecting Captain Williams through official commemoration.
This bill (HC 8010) is a ceremonial resolution commending James Hanssen for his 40 years of service on the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education. It formally honors him for his dedication to students, staff, and the community, recognizing his receipt of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota's Distinguished Service Award. The resolution has no policy impact or funding requirements; it solely serves to publicly acknowledge his service through legislative recognition. It directly affects only James Hanssen, who is being honored for his specific contributions to the school district.
This bill (SC 811) is a ceremonial resolution commending Amber Vogt, a Lead-Deadwood School District Board of Education member, for being named the 2025 Outstanding School Board Member by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. It recognizes her work advocating for student opportunities, building consensus, and supporting district salary increases. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or funding changes - it solely honors her service with formal recognition.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally commends Duane Alm for his over 60 years of service to the Aberdeen School District as an educator, administrator, and school board member, and for receiving the 2025 School Bell Award from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for his dedication to K-12 education in South Dakota. It has no legal effect or policy impact - only symbolic recognition.
This bill is a legislative commemoration (not a law) formally commending Richard Schlosser for 25 years of service on the Frederick Area School District Board of Education. It recognizes his dedication to students and the community, including his receipt of the Association of School Boards of South Dakota's Distinguished Service Award. The resolution is a symbolic gesture by the South Dakota Legislature honoring his service, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations.
This bill (SC 810) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Hill City School Board for being named the "Outstanding School Board of South Dakota" by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota for 2025. It recognizes their work in improving student achievement, teacher retention, and school culture, including six consecutive years receiving the Gold Level ALL Award. The resolution formally commends the board's efforts in enhancing education within their district. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or funding.
This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Ashlyn Koupal, a Wagner High School senior, for being named to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Team. It recognizes her as only the second South Dakotan and the first female athlete from South Dakota selected for this national honor, celebrating her athletic achievement and leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the legislature's recognition of her historic accomplishment.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Scouting America's 116 years of service to youth in South Dakota and the U.S. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the organization's founding in 1910 and its mission to develop character and leadership through programs for young people. The resolution specifically celebrates Scouting America's impact on over 130 million youth and its ongoing work supporting South Dakota families. It has no direct effect on individuals or communities beyond the symbolic recognition by the South Dakota legislature.
This bill (SC 807) is a symbolic legislative commemoration honoring custodial staff across South Dakota for their work. It formally recognizes their role in maintaining clean, safe environments in schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and public spaces. The bill does not create new laws, policies, or funding - its sole purpose is to express official appreciation for their dedication. It directly affects all custodial staff in the state through this public acknowledgment, with no concrete policy changes or requirements.
This bill is a formal legislative resolution honoring the Yankton School District for its 150th anniversary. It recognizes the district as South Dakota's longest-accredited public school system and highlights its academic performance, recent early childhood learning center, and teacher training partnership. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the South Dakota Legislature. It directly affects the Yankton School District by formally celebrating its historical and educational contributions. The bill does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a bill with policy changes), recognizing February as National Career and Technical Education and National Career and Technical Student Organizations Month. It formally acknowledges South Dakota's career and technical education programs serving over 30,000 students and student organizations with more than 10,000 members (including FFA, SkillsUSA, and HOSA). The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact; it serves only to honor these educational efforts through symbolic recognition. No specific groups or individuals are directly affected by this commemoration.
